Flying Cross Is Awarded Flier

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20035707

Description

Staff Sergeant J. P. Riley, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Riley, from Cleburne, Texas was recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in England for "extraordinary achievement in aerial combat". The B-17 waist gunner who has been overseas for six months, has completed all his missions and is now awaiting assignment. This is a copy of an original portrait Sgt. Riley, in which he appears to be wearing his uniform.

Archival Date

1944-10-09

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-638

Original Format

Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Riley, J.P. (Staff Sgt.); Awards; Recognition