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WWII Distinguished Flying Cross w/Oak Leaf Cluster

  Lot # 011-A
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Lot # 011-A
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This Lot consists of a WWII Distinguished Flying Cross with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and Ribbon Bar. Although unnamed, this DFC came from the estate of Colonel USAF retired Cornelius Chima who was a B-17 Pilot during WWII. Other items in this auction includes medals from him, his brother Virgil who was KIA as a B-17 Co-Pilot and his brother Nicholas who was a USAAF Navigator and his brother George who served in the US Army and was wounded. All Four Brothers served in Europe during WWII.Cornelius was in the 332nd Squadron of the 91sr Bomb Group. Virgil was in the 702nd Squadron of the 445th Bomb Group.

Shows some minor wear commensurate with age as can be seen in photographs. The Last Photograph is shown for reference only.

The Distinguished Flying Cross is our nation's highest award for extraordinary aerial achieivement and is awarded to recipients for heroism while participating in aerial flight.