Nebraska when he enlisted as a Private (37357853) with the United States Army at Gering
he was given the rank of Temporary Lieutenant on August 2
known as Type B
Rayner was with the 8th Reserve Battalion when he reported to authorities "injured" on May 25
Flying Officer Copeland and the surviving Flying Officer Marceau were all awarded Operational Wings for gallant service in action against the enemy and for courageously having completed thirty missions or more
United States. A Bronze Star & Purple Heart Pair To Staff Sergeant Cecchini, For Courage At Okinawa Hold Nebraska when he enlisted asBronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved "ANTHONY J. CECCHINI" on the reverse, 37 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), two Oak Leaf Clusters on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 17. 3 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BRONZE STAR MEDAL" on the lid); Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "ANTHONY J. CECCHINI" on the