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#97696 11/07/2008 01:17 PM
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I just wanted to share a P-51 fighter pilot KIA grouping I just picked up. From what I have been able to fond out so far, He was killed the day after he had his first aerial victory in Europe. A sad reminder of the true cost of freedom, but also model of courage and valor.

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#97697 11/11/2008 04:27 PM
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Jerry that is a great group! Is the Purple Heart inscribed?

#97698 11/12/2008 01:16 PM
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Yes, both the PH and the one Air medal are inscribed to him for award posthumously. I also have the PH award certificate, presidential accolade, and a handwritten letter from the pilot who saw him get shot down. I was able to find the after action reports on his victory against an ME-109, and the one the next day describing his crash.


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#97699 11/12/2008 04:53 PM
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Great post Jerry! Thanks for sharing.


In Memory of Joe Mann
Medal of Honor Recipient
July 8, 1922 �
September 19, 1944




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