Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
Subject
WWII
World War II
Army Air Force
U. S. AAF
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Army Air Force
U. S. AAF
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West Prairie street, is shown receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from his commanding officer with the Fifth Air Force fight command in the Philippines. He was promoted to the rank of major the same day. Commanding officer of a night fighter squadron, Major Kiick flies a P-61 Black Widow 'Shirley Lee.' He previously was awarded the Air Medal for downing two enemy planes."
Creator
Official Army Air Force photo
Source
Philippines
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
6/18/1945
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF439
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
4 x 5"
Files
Collection
Citation
Official Army Air Force photo, “Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 2, 2024, https://124909.2vmbj36k4.asia/items/show/610.