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Lyle B. Latimer receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from General Leon Johnson who was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Units

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.

446th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

Leon William Johnson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-16429
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Commanding Officer 44th

Lyle B Latimer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 26 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.