Photograph of an unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman receiving a decoration from Brigadier General Jesse Auton (left), circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army Examiner 10082. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 23 Aug…
Photograph of Sylvester V. Burke (right) of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, receiving a military decoration from Brigadier General Jesse Auton, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Sylvester V. Burke."
Photograph of an unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "First DFC presentation."
Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen, likely members of the 56th Fighter Group, standing in formation during a Distinguished Flying Cross presentation.Inscription on verso: "First DFC presentation in group."
Photograph of a group of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen standing in a field, circa 1940s. Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army Examiner 10082. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 23 Aug 194[?]. Theater censor ETOUSA."