Hello everyone, I've had this ike jacket since early September but am just now getting around to posting it.
This one belonged to the 15th Air Force which was engaged in strategic bombing campaigns in Italy/across the Mediterranean. The soldier was awarded 3 Air medals and has 4 campaign stars attached to his EAME ribbon.
Its likely that he was rotated into the 3rd Air Force as he was being sent home.
I also find it interesting that the GI pinned his medals onto his pocket flap rather then above it like most medals are.
As always thanks for looking and let me know what you think!
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