Storys are presented their Son's Awards

1945 Mar 1 WGF - Story_s Presented their son_s [John J Story Jr] awards.jpg

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Storys are presented their Son's Awards

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Formal Presentation took place last Saturday afternoon at Turner Field by Col. C.U. True

"Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of Ashburn, during formal ceremonies in the commanding officer's office last Saturday afternoon.
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J.J. Story Jr. entered into the AAR in March 1943.
He won his silver wings Jan. 7, 1944
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"The pilot was cited for 'meritorious achievement, coolness, courage and skill' while participating in bombing runs on some of the most important military and industrial objectives in Germany."
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Source

The Wiregrass Farmer

Publisher

The Wiregrass Farmer

Date

March 1, 1945

Citation

“Storys are presented their Son's Awards,” Turner County Project Digital Archive Repository, accessed November 13, 2024, https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/227.

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