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A Distinguished Flying Cross group of seven attributed to Master Sergeant Frank L. Vann, 316th Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force

Distinguished Flying Cross, with oak leaf cluster, slot brooch; Purple Heart, edge numbered, ‘286091’, slot brooch; Air Medal, with four bronze oak leaf clusters, slot brooch; Army Good Conduct Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Victory Medal 1945, all unnamed, extremely fine (7) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Named and Attributable American Medal Groups.

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‘The 316th Troop Carrier Group. For outstanding performance of Duty in action against the enemy on 5, 6 and 7 June 1944. On these dates, members of Group Headquarters, and of the 36th, 37th, 44th and 45th Troop Carrier Squadrons of the 316th Troop Carrier Group effected 118 Sorties. Flying in unarmed and unarmored Troop Carrier aircraft, at minimum altitudes and air-speeds, in unfavorable weather conditions, over water and into the face of strong enemy defenses, without possibility of employing evasive action, the planes of this group unloaded their paratroops with extreme precision over vital zones as part of the Troop Carrier spearhead of the Allied Invasion of the European Continent. To the smooth co-operative effort of all members of the 316th Troop Carrier Group is attributable to the tremendous success of its participation in the initial phases of the invasion of Normandy. Their conduct has added luster to the traditions of our military forces.’

With a document listing the battle honours of the 316th Troop Carrier Group and certifying that Staff Sergeant Vann was a member of that carrier group. With nine photographs of the recipient. Together with riband bars; lapel bars and cloth and metal insignia for display purposes.

This lot is sold as seen and is not subject to return. Please see saleroom notice on lot 280 for fuller details.