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' A notice regarding the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal being sent for Lt. James C. Vurgaropulos, who died during a mission in 1944 in China. See more about James C. Vurgaropulos here. --------------Do have more information regarding this item? Please contact pat@rshonor.org, or us the \'Provide Info\' function below to help us preserve this CBI history! '
' A notice regarding the postumous awarding of the Oak-Leaf Cluster to Lt. James C. Vurgaropulos, who died during a mission in 1944 in China. See more about James C. Vurgaropulos here. --------------Do have more information regarding this item? Please contact pat@rshonor.org, or us the \'Provide Info\' function below to help us preserve this CBI history! '
Purple Heart awarding ceremony. Squadron color guard in front of recipients of Purple Heart in the rear. Squadron CO, Major Bundy at left. At HQ compound for 14th Air Force. Near Kunming, China, in 1944. In the CBI.
Gifts/awards presented by Chinese officials to American officers in southern China. Edgar E. Glenn, Henry E. Strickland, Morris F. Taber, Jesse C. Williams, Fred C. Thomasen, Robert A. Waidner, Claire L. Chennault, and two Chinese merchants In the CBI during WWII.
Claire Chennault at Yangkai, February, 1945, during decoration formation.
Col. Clark (far left) and Claire Chennault (middle) at Yangkai, February, 1945, during decoration formation.
1st Lt. Robert L. Logan stands at attention as ta Chinese Air Force staff officer adjusts his new Chinese Air Force Wings. Lt. Logan received his wings based on his service in CACW, as a leader of the "Spray and Pray Squadron."
Purple Heart letter to the family of Walter G. Daniels regarding his loss in China during WWII.
Capt. Bachrach gives an award or promotion to T/Sgt. Ingram. In Assam, India.
An American soldier receiving an award in the CBI.