World War II Chronicle: January 17, 1943

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On page five, Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell was awarded his Distinguished Service Cross, which was pinned on by his son Lt. Col. Joseph R. “Cider Joe” Stilwell Jr. Meanwhile in North Africa, Maj. Gen. George S. Patton was presented with his second Distinguished Service Medal… George Fielding Eliot column on page seven…

Eddie Rickenbacker’s copilot continues his story on page eight… Page 14 tells of the 27th Bombardment Group, down to 19 men of its original staff of over 400. Pictured is Capt. Robert G. Ruegg, who earned the Distinguished Service Cross last year and will ultimately become a lieutenant general, heading Alaskan Command during the Cold War… War’s 176th week summarized on page 27… Sports section begins on page 33

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Evening star. (Washington, D.C.), 17 January 1943. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1943-01-17/ed-1/