Sergeant Golay and Sergeant Cunningham, US airmen who flew the first US mission from England with No 226 Squadron RAF read an account of their bravery in 'The Stars and Stripes' newspaper. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Jul 1942.' [stamp] and '209856.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FIRST US FIGHTING MEN TO BE DECORATED IN EUROPE IN THIS WAR RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS. Associated Press photo shows: Sgts Golay and Cunningham read an account of their deeds in the Stars and Stripes, US European Forces' own paper.'