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Bearskin, Lenford


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Captain Bearskin, a former Picher boy, was recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for 'Extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific area from Jul 3 to Dec 11, 1943.' He was awarded the medal at the Liberal Army Airfield in Kansas, where he is an instructor. He had been awarded two Air Medals previously. ...

Tri-State Tribune — Picher, OK

Nov 02 1944 · p.4 · col.3

a 6 ? pound baby daughter arrived at the Liberal Army Airbase for Captain and Mrs. Leaford Bearskin, on Dec 20, according to recent word from the Captain. The little lady has been named Nancy Darlene Bearskin.

Tri-State Tribune — Picher, OK

Dec 28 1944 · p.2 · col.3

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