Captain Troey Daffern

Creator

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Identifier

20029598

Description

Captain Troey Daffern, a B-26 pilot of the 9th Air Force, arrived home in Fort Worth, Texas, the day after Christmas. Captain Daffern has 79 missions over France and Germany to his credit. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with twelve clusters, presidential unit citation, and a European Theater Operations ribbon. Captain Daffern is spending a month-long furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Daffern, and his wife, Mrs. Wilda Daffern. The 21-year-old captain is a graduate of Sweetwater High School. He entered the Air Force in 1941 and received his wings at Blackland Army Air Field in 1943. Captain Daffern is standing against a wall, dressed in his military uniform.

Archival Date

1944-12-30

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-322

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Military officers; Military uniforms; Medals; Hats; Neckties; Military leaves and furloughs