This is an original World War II U. Army Air Forces named Air Medal group awarded to Paul R. Lane, a combat veteran of the 71st Bombardment Squadron, 38th Bombardment Group, Fifth Air Force.
Unlike most WWII Air Medals that are unnamed, this medal is officially engraved: Paul R. Lane 11 June 1943 Research confirms that this engraving matches the official award information: Air Medal Award Date: June 11, 1943 Headquarters, Fifth Air Force General Order No. 116 Having the engraved medal match the documented award date is an outstanding piece of provenance and adds significantly to its ...
