WWII USAAF CBI ATC Leather Flight Jacket Patch 'MSG Edward Doyle' HUMP Radio Op.

Description: WWII US AAF CBI ATC Leather Flight Jacket Patch 'MSG Edward Doyle' Hump Radio Op.Original WWII USAAF United States Army Air Forces CBI China, Burma, & India Theater ATC Air Transport Command 4 1/2" Leather Flight Jacket Patch 'MSG Edward Doyle of Elizabethtown PA' Hump Radio Operator "His military service included WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. During WWII, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater as a radio operator, flew 80 round trips between India and China, 11 food drop missions to British troops in Burma and seven supply trips to the Imphal Valley. Among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, and Air Force Outstanding Unit with Oak Leaf Cluster. Ed was a member of the Hump Pilot's Association and the Sergeants Association." (see obituary below), Nice Issued Condition as Photographed with wear as seen. An Authentic & Documented Candidate for any Collection, Impression, or Display - Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired (Photos 14 - 15 Digital Reference Only) Warrants Further Research - Exceptionally RareUS AIR FORCE - WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAMEdward J. Doyle, 88, of Elizabethtown, died on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. Born in Phoenix Park, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent J. and Henrietta (Brady) Doyle. He was the husband of the late Clara (Mitchell) Doyle who died in 2004.Ed retired in 1967 from the US Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant and then was employed by Masonic Village, Elizabethtown for 17 years, retiring as assistant supervisor at the powerhouse.His military service included WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. During WWII, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater as a radio operator, flew 80 round trips between India and China, 11 food drop missions to British troops in Burma and seven supply trips to the Imphal Valley. Among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, and Air Force Outstanding Unit with Oak Leaf Cluster. Ed was a member of the Hump Pilot's Association and the Sergeants Association. A HAM radio operator, he also enjoyed hunting and trout fishing and reading westerns. He was an avid bird watcher and gardener, interested in Pennsylvania wildflowers, ferns and water gardens.Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria.Guaranteed Authentic PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BUYING - If you purchase multiple items please wait for a combined invoice before paying.- Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.- Payment is due within 3 business days after the close of the auction- New Ebayers (10 or less feedback) must contact me prior to bidding; otherwise bids will be cancelled.- I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing.- If for any reason you do not feel you can leave perfect positive feedback please immediately contact me so that I may have the opportunity to resolve the matter.- Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.- International Buyers are Welcome! Please contact me if you have any question regarding shipping costs.- All packages are shipped USPS based on the dimensions, weight, & service - there is a $1.00 handling fee added to all packages to cover packing materials.- I generally ship within the stated handling time but this may not always be possible; if for some reason your package is going to be delayed I will immediately inform you and give you a full refund on shipping.

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Location: Avon, Colorado

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