DOCUMENT 45105
Leonard C. Morris letter from Headquarters Eighth Air Force for an additional oak leaf cluster for Distinguished Flying Cross dated March 22, 1944 for bravery during mission of February 1944.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: The Impatient Virgin
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
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Posted by lmorrishoosier. This very old looking, parchment letter was found with other military memorabilia including his original dog tags. There is also a photo of a medal being awarded to "Skeets" (Leonard) with "medal # 5" written on the back of the photo.