Wwii Named Air Medal Go 116 Paul R. Lane 38th Bg 5th Air Force

Posted Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:03

WWII Named Air Medal GO 116 Paul R. Lane 38th BG 5th Air Force

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 historical appeal. Included Original WWII Named Air Medal Original presentation case Air Medal ribbon bar with oak leaf clusters Sterling U. Army Air Forces sweetheart/lapel pin Historical Background Paul R.

Lane served with the 71st Bombardment Squadron, 38th Bombardment Group, one of the most respected B-25 Mitchell bomber units in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Lane in multiple Fifth Air Force General Orders during the war, documenting his combat service with the unit.

Why This Group Is Special? Officially named and engraved recipient? Award date matches General Order No. Research-confirmed Fifth Air Force combat veteran?

Original ribbon bar with oak leaf clusters? Sterling Army Air Forces sweetheart pin? Easily researchable recipient with documented wartime service Named, researchable WWII Air Medal groups with confirmed recipients are becoming increasingly scarce and are highly sought after by collectors of U.

Army Air Forces memorabilia, Pacific Theater history, and WWII aviation artifacts. This is not simply a medal-it is a documented piece of American military history tied to a combat airman who served during one of the most significant air campaigns of World War II.

WWII Named Air Medal GO 116 Paul R. Lane 38th BG 5th Air Force

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