Storys are presented their Son's Awards
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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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"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
...
"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
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“Storys are presented their Son's Awards,” Turner County Project Digital Archive Repository, accessed May 19, 2024, https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/227.
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