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LTC John Henry Gauntlett USAF (Ret.)

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LTC John Henry Gauntlett USAF (Ret.)

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Served during World War II in the 15th Air Force as a B-24 Liberator member. Flew 28 missions over Italy, Germany, and Central Europe. Following the war, I remained an active reservist and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Awarded Air Medal with four Battle Stars. While on active duty, wrote individual combat stories and acts of heroism for the “Stars and Stripes” and flyers’ home town newspapers.

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