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GeneralThe Flag In The Picture Above Was Assembled By A Moder Betsy Ross In The Village Of Uramita, In The Colombian Jungles, And Was Used To Drape The Coffin Of Jimmy Cassidy A U.S. Sixth Air Force Pilot Who Was Killed When His Plane Crashed In The Colombian Ju

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
8
Theater:
South America
Place:
Colombia
Category:
Ceremonies & Decorations
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
The Flag In The Pict...
Caption:
The Flag In The Picture Above Was Assembled By A Moder Betsy Ross In The Village Of Uramita, In The Colombian Jungles, And Was Used To Drape The Coffin Of Jimmy Cassidy A U.S. Sixth Air Force Pilot Who Was Killed When His Plane Crashed In The Colombian Ju
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
COLOMBIA, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS
History:
Received 2 Feb 1944 from Caribbean Defense Command (over)
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A00510A-3A00510
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/28444280/the-flag-in-the-picture-above-was-assembled-by-a-moder-betsy-ross-in-the-village-of-uramita-in-the-c : accessed 8/11/2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008