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1942 DEFENCE: U.S. servicemen receive medals
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0:42Now PlayingDate: 17th September 1942
Location: England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: American Awards for Valour
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AEROPLANES, American. U.S. Airmen decorated for valour in England..Mjr. Gen. Spaatz & Brig. Gen. Eaker arrive..inspection.. presentations..decoration to man in wheelchair
AMERICAN INVESTITURES IN BRITAIN. Airmen received Decorations from Gen .Spaatz & Brig.Gen.Eaker..Lt.Sconiers receives D.S.C..Lt.Starks,D.S.C. & Purple Heart..Lt.Lockhart (arm in bandages) Purple Heart..Sgt.Rich, Purple Heart (in bathchair?)
SPAATZ, Mjr. Gen. (Chief of Army Air Force in Britain). W. Brig. Gen. Eaker at 'drome..decorate U.S. airmen for gallantry..inspecting..ceremony
United States of America; Ceremonies - Decorations
WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, war, Allied, Allies, award, ceremony, honour, honours, soldiers
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