A Wartime Photo Of A Kc & Oak Leaves Recipient; Christmas 1944 GTRexclude switching off his engine just

switching off his engine just before impact

He later saw four advancements in rank: to Captain (1856)

Before being assigned to Vietnam in 1969 for his first tour

Spain (Real Aero Club de Espana)

A Wartime Photo Of A Kc & Oak Leaves Recipient; Christmas 1944 GTRexclude switching off his engine justA photo, measuring 84x130mm, extremely fine condition. It shows two soldiers arm in arm, one of which seems to have fallen asleep with his head on the shoulder of the other. The sleeping soldier is an Oberfeldwebel (Senior Sergeant). He wears a Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, as well as a Close Combat Clasp in Bronze and an Infantry Assault Badge. His comrade wears an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon and DRL Sports Badge. On the reverse, the photo has been