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Identifier
20031846
Description
Staff Sergeant John M. Cogwin Junior, 8th Air Force gunner, is home in Fort Worth, Texas, after completing 32 combat missions in seven months overseas. Sergeant Cogwin holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He was also awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received on a mission. Sergeant Cogwin is pictured wearing his military uniform.
Archival Date
1944-12-28
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-323
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Military decorations; Military uniforms; Military pilots; Awards; Medals; Hats; Neckties
Names
Cogwin, John M.; United States. Army Air Forces; 8th Air Force
Subjects
Military decorations; Military uniforms; Military pilots; Awards; Medals; Hats; Neckties