FRE 9808

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Major General Henry J F Miller awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Allen G Russell of the 8th Air Force Service Command. Image stamped on reverse: 'Topical Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 29 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '271963.' [censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIRST AWARDS TO BE MADE IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE SERVICE COMMAND. The first awards ever to be presented to any members of the 8th Air Force Service Command in this theatre were made today by Major General Henry JF Miller, commanding General of the 8th Air Force Service Command. One Distinguished Flying Cross and four air medals were awarded. Photo shows: Major General Henry JF Miller decorating Major Allen G Russell of North Hollywood California with the American DFC.'

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection