1st Lieutenant Benjamin Francis Kitchens, U.S.A.A.F. |
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The Western Union telegram received by his next of kin. |
(All photos courtesy of Susan Cooper) © 2011 Susan Cooper all rights reserved |
Letter from Major General J. A. Ulio received by the next of kin confirming that Benjamin was missing in action. |
Letter from Lt. General Barney M. Giles confirming Benjamin's death on June 24, 1944. Note the letter is dated March 16, 1945. |
Photo of Benjamin's grave in France. |
1st Lieutenant Benjamin F. Kitchens' Purple Heart, awarded posthumously. |
1st Lieutenant Benjamin F. Kitchens' Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. |
(All photos courtesy of Susan Cooper) © 2011 Susan Cooper all rights reserved |
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