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Jerry J. O’Keefe in the cockpit

Jerry J. O’Keefe was a pilot in World War II. On a mission, he shot down five Japanese planes and the next week he shot down another two planes earning him the status of “ace.” In the photograph Jerry holds up seven fingers representing the seven Japanese planes shot down. The photograph is in color.

Jerry J. O’Keefe in the cockpit holding up 7 fingers that signified the 7 planes shot down in World War II in Okinawa, Japan earning him the status of Ace.

Tags: Jerry O'Keefe, Military, Pilot, World War II

Award to Madge Burney for Work in ARC during World War II.

Paper certificate for exceptional service during World War II awarded to Madge Burney from the American Red Cross.<br />
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The American National Red Cross<br />
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Mrs. John Tackett Burney<br />
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In recognition of meritorious personal service performed in behalf of the nation, her armed forces, and suffering humanity in the Second World War. <br />
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Chapter Chairman <br />
C. H. Russell<br />
Issued August 1945<br />
Chapter<br />
Wayne County<br />
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Harry Truman<br />
President<br />
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Basil O'Laurens<br />
Chairman

Madge Burney was awarded this certificate for exceptional service in the American Red Cross during World War II.

Tags: American Red Cross, Madge Burney, Soldiers, World War II

Diplomat Sam Woods descends the steps from an Eastern Air Lines airplane.

This black and white photograph shows Sam Woods walking down the stairs from an Eastern Air Line plane. In the background is the silver plane with a flight attendant in the open door. Mr. Woods is wearing a double breasted suit with a white shirt and…

Tags: Diplomat, Donor, Eastern Air Lines, Germany, Sam E Woods, World War II

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