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Pin, Military

Object number2018.74.11 a,b

Date1944-1945

MediumMetal; Plastic; Brass

Credit LineIn honor of John R. McCullough

DescriptionUnited States Army Air Corps winged propellor lapel pin. Pin has gold wings with vertical silver propellor blade at center. Reverse has two posts; proper right post has back fastener attached; proper left post's back fastener is not intact.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b together): 0.75 x 1.25 x 0.438 in. (1.9 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 0.75 x 1.125 x 0.375 in. (1.9 x 2.9 x 1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.438 x 0.25 in. (1.1 x 0.6 cm)
Historical NotesJohn R. McCullough entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in June 1944 and served with the Eighth Air Force as a navigator in a B-17 "Flying Fortress" through the late war in the Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns. For "courage, coolness, and skill" in bombing attacks on military and industrial installations in Germany, he was eventually awarded an Air Medal and four bronze oak leaf clusters.

Previous owner John R. McCullough Jr.

Related institution United States Army Air Corps

Related institution Eighth Air Force

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