Information courtesy of 450th Bomb Group (H) The "Cottontails" of WWII and Turner Publishing Company
John Esswein found this medallion while cleaning out a tent in Manduria. He wore it every day until his death, many years later.
His wife Pat now has the medallion.
Do you recognise it? Contact the 450th webmaster.
John is on the far right
Danny & Harry Mar - 1943 Friends of John Esswein
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