FRE 9914
IMAGEBrigadier General Jesse Auton awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Frederick J Christensen of the 56th Fighter Group. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on reverse: 'Brig Gen Jesse Auton pining the Air Medal on Lieutenant (then) Fred J Christensen. Auton was the CG of the 65th Air Div Wing. Christensen ultimately registerd 22 air victories & became a Major in the 56th.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing Headquarters (65th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-17938
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11047421 / O-794920
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot