FRE 9918
IMAGEColonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Anthony R Carcione of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding to Lt Anthony R Carcione the Air Medal, Boxted AB England. Shown in back of Zemke is Catpain Henry C Martin & Major Warren R Bredahl- Non rated Adjutants in the 56th they are assorting out decorations to be presented. Background- Lt Conway G Saux, Lt Wayne A Brainard.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13029593 / O-660108
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-022353
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield