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Accompanying citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Robert H. Neale, December 8, 1996. Describes Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II.

Distinguished Flying Cross certificate issued by the United States Department of the Air Force to Robert H. Neale, December 8, 1996. Awards Neale the DFC for his service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II.

Brief military biography of Robert H. Neale prepared by the American Fighter Aces Association, circa 1996. The document is signed by Neale. One typed page. Inscription: "To [Kevan?], Bob Neale."

Photograph of the right-hand engines and wing of a Douglas DC-4 or Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1944. Inscription on verso: "A picture of the plane in flight."

Letter from George L. Paxton, Treasurer of the American Volunteer Group Memorial Fund, to AVG veterans, June 10, 1943. Discusses financial details and sends news related to General Claire Lee Chennault's plans in China-Burma-India Theater. Includes a…

Order of the Cloud and Banner certificate issued by the National Government of the Republic of China to Robert H. Neale, July 25, 1942.

Certificate of Honorable Discharge issued by the American Volunteer Group, Chinese Air Force, to Robert H. Neale, July 4, 1942. Includes Neale's record of service, combat record, and list of awards and decorations. Two total pages.

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen at a military base, likely in Burma or China, circa April 1942. From left to right: Edward F. Rector, James H. Howard, Robert H. Neale, Arvid Olson, and C. E. Smith. Inscription: "Ed Rector, 2nd…

Special Orders No. 68, Headquarters American Volunteer Group, March 18, 1942. Issues appointments and directs the Group Board of Inquiry to meet for an investigation. One typed page.

Photograph of people working in a field, possibly part of a runway construction project, Kweilin, China, circa 1942. Several Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft are parked in the background. Inscription on verso: "Kweilin '42."