Consolidated›At an advance B-25 base in North Africa on 27 June 1943, a formation of more than 1200 officers and men watched the awarding of eight Purple Hearts and two Soldier's Medals. Left to right are those who received Purple Hearts; S/Sgt. Francis E.

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

North Africa

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

At an advance B-25 base in...

Caption:

At an advance B-25 base in North Africa on 27 June 1943, a formation of more than 1200 officers and men watched the awarding of eight Purple Hearts and two Soldier's Medals. Left to right are those who received Purple Hearts; S/Sgt. Francis E.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NORTH AFRICA, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS,AWARDS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28763-59948AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.