Consolidated›1st Lt. Ernest M. Duckworth, Cranston, R.I., receiving the Silver Star for gallantry in action. While acting as Navigator-Bombardier of a B-24D making an attack on Benghazi, a faulty bomb release made it necessary to take three runs over the target

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:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

North Africa

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

1st Lt. Ernest M...

Caption:

1st Lt. Ernest M. Duckworth, Cranston, R.I., receiving the Silver Star for gallantry in action. While acting as Navigator-Bombardier of a B-24D making an attack on Benghazi, a faulty bomb release made it necessary to take three runs over the target

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NORTH AFRICA, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS,AWARDS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28658A-22672AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.