Fall 2026 Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 219:
Description
WWII USAAF Radio Operator Group Air Medal & 15th AF. This veteran grouping is named to James A. Moore Jr., ASN 33 129 707. Honorable Discharge / Enlisted Record lists MOS Radio Operator & Mechanic campaigns Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland; decorations Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and EAME with 4 Bronze Service Stars. Also: Cpl ID card with photo, signature, and thumbprint; newspaper clipping on B-24 "Paoli Local" (723rd BS / 450th BG) lost over Moosbierbaum, Austria; full-size medals (Air Medal, Good Conduct, EAME, American Campaign, American Defense, WWII Victory); matching ribbon bars with OLCs/stars; aircrew wings; Staff Sergeant chevron patch; 15th Air Force and USAAF patches; specialist bomb and gear patches; Expert Marksman badge with PISTOL bar; US and AAF collar disks; Honorable Discharge lapel pin. Age wear to documents and textiles. Indicates 15th AF heavy-bomber radio-operator service; clipping connection to "Paoli Local" is associative via inclusion in the group.
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