Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan
Subject
WWII
World War II
U. S. AAF
Army Air Forces
Decatur, IL.
World War II
U. S. AAF
Army Air Forces
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Staff Sgt. James M. Galligan, son of Mrs. James Galligan, 364 East Eldorado street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement" while serving as a tail-gunner on a Flying Fortress, it was recently announced from his base in England. Sergeant Galligan, who also holds the air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, has participated in bombing attacks on oil refineries and industrial targets in Germany. The citation accompanying the medal said in part, "The courage, presence of mind and devotion to duty while engaged in aerial combat on all these occasions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the army air forces."
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Decatur, IL.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
11/24/1944
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF253
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
4 x 5"
Files
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed November 21, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/283.