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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

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Marines Who Flew over Truk Service Cross Purple Heart

Marines who flew over Truk earned the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three clusters while receiving the Purple Heart. the honors recognize bravery and combat achievement in heavy air operations against Japanese forces.

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