WWII KIA Pilot Medal Grouping – Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, More..

Description: Overview: This rare and historically significant WWII medal grouping belonged to Cpl. Henry Scheinmann, A.C., who served as the flight engineer on a C-87 Liberator Express (#43-30614) assigned to the Air Transport Command (ATC), 1327th AAF Base Unit, Tezpur, China. The aircraft and crew were declared KIA after their last contact on September 24, 1944. This complete grouping includes the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Air Medal, both with their original boxes and lapel pins, as well as supporting documentation and research tying the grouping to the veterans service and sacrifice. --- Items Included: 1. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC): Engraved with: "CPL HENRY SCHIENMANN A.C." Original presentation box with lapel pin. 2. Air Medal: Original presentation box with lapel pin. 3. Aircrew Wings: Marked "LGB STERLING", indicating authentic WWII-era manufacture. 4. Award Forwarding Card: Signed by Brigadier General Roland Walsh, confirming the medals were sent after the KIA announcement. 5. Research Binder: Includes photocopied documents and research identifying the plane as C-87 Liberator Express #43-30614. Details the crew and circumstances of the flight, including the aircrafts assignment to the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater. --- Condition: Medals and Boxes: Both the DFC and Air Medal are in excellent condition for their age, with minimal wear. The boxes are intact and include the original lapel pins. Aircrew Wings: In very good condition, with clear markings and authentic WWII design. Forwarding Card and Binder: The forwarding card has some age-related wear but remains legible. Research documents are photocopies, clean, and well-organized in a binder

Price: 600 USD

Location: Spencer, Indiana

End Time: 2025-02-08T21:46:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD