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tlnuing as the ‘‘fierce fighting does not slacken for a moment.Recognition For FliersAN ADVANCED AIRBASE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, Aug. 17—(/H)—Fifty eight young men of the army air corps, who i layed, a major part in saving Guadalcanal in the dark days of last October—even though they shot down no Japanese planes now have received recognition foriheir work.They are members of the 13th troop carrier squadron of the 13th air force.Last October Guadalcanal wasdangerously close to falling. American forces were down to only a few airplanes, and little gasoline. It was impossible to get mateiials in byi,hip.For 10 days, every plane operating from Henderson field depended ujxm gasoline blown in by this army squadron and by two marine squadrons engaged in similar work.They also transported ammunition, torpedoes, bombs and other supplies, keeping the men of Guadalcanal going until they came out of the darkness of near-dcfcat.Among those decorated were:The air medal:Pennsylvania: d Lt. Richard S. Frey, Wttkinsburg, who previously had received the distinguished flying cross. Other air medal awards wentk * L •
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Somerset Daily American
Somerset, Pennsylvania, US
Wed, Aug 18, 1943
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