US WWII Distinguished Flying Cross, P-47 Pilot, Shot Down June 1944
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $225.00

Original era manufacture. Attractive bronze medal with its original ribbon and slot brooch suspension bar. Named with its original issue case ribbon bar and lapel button, 1st LT. William Smith 366th Fighter Group. We've tried to do some research on this pilot, but not successful this far. 1st Lt. William E. Smith O-8087539th AAF, 366th Fighter Group, 389th Fighter Bomber SquadronM.A.C.R. # 5973Plane: P-47D-20-RE (P-47 Thunderbolt) Serial # 42-76465 He was shot down June 16, 1944 very close to Caen, France. Parachuted and evaded capture.Copy of the 5 page M.A.C.R.  https://www.fold3.com/search/#query=42-76465&t=95The additional information added today, 9 January 2017, was provided through the courtesy of fellow collector. Thank you Mike.