Captain Roger L. Kuykendall

Creator

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Identifier

20037416

Description

Copy of bust shot portrait of Captain (Capt.) Roger L. Kuykendall. He is dressed in uniform. He was the Flying Fortress pilot and group leader, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his courage, coolness, tenacity of purpose and bringing his crews safely through two hazardous bomb runs over Germany last August 24 and December 19. Captain (Capt.) Kuykendall also holds the Air Medal and distinguished Unit Badge. He came home last month. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Kuykendall and husband of the former Miss Jane Prickett of Lubbock. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, May 16, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-05-12

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-603

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Military officers; Military uniforms; Awards; Medals; Military decorations; Flight crews; Bombers