Cenotaph here
The George County Times, Lucedale, MS, printed in the 1940s, Remembering our WWII Veterans, reprinted 2016)
Lt. Jesse T. Duncan
(Missing in action since February 3, 1943)
The purple Heart was awarded to Lieut. Jesse T. Duncan on February 16th, and his mother Mrs. Ava Duncan received the award last week.
Lt. Duncan was reported missing in action in Tunisia on February 3, 1943. After the lapse of twelve months, he was presumed dead and awarded the Purple Heart.
With the presentation of the Purple Heart, Mrs. Duncan received a letter from H. H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, which complemented her son very, very highly.
His Letter follows:
War Department
Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Washington
February 22, 1944
Dear Mrs. Duncan:
With deepest regret I have learned that an official determination has been made of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant Jesse Thompson Duncan, who has been missing since February 3, 1943, in Tunisia.
It has been brought to my attention that throughout his training in the Advanced Flying School at Foster Field, Lieutenant Duncan maintained the exemplary record which he had begun in his earlier cadet period. As a pilot, he accomplished his assignments in a thoroughly conscientious and capable manner. His pleasing personality and willingness to cooperate with his comrades to the full extent of his ability in all instances made him a popular and respected officer whose many friends are saddened by his passing.
May the knowledge of the reputation made by your son and memory that he courageously gave his life for our country console you during this period of bereavement. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and other member of the family.
Very sincerely,
H.H. Arnold,
General, U.S. Army,
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
The George County Times, Lucedale, MS, printed in the 1940s, Remembering our WWII Veterans, reprinted 2016)
Lt. Jesse T. Duncan
(Missing in action since February 3, 1943)
The purple Heart was awarded to Lieut. Jesse T. Duncan on February 16th, and his mother Mrs. Ava Duncan received the award last week.
Lt. Duncan was reported missing in action in Tunisia on February 3, 1943. After the lapse of twelve months, he was presumed dead and awarded the Purple Heart.
With the presentation of the Purple Heart, Mrs. Duncan received a letter from H. H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, which complemented her son very, very highly.
His Letter follows:
War Department
Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Washington
February 22, 1944
Dear Mrs. Duncan:
With deepest regret I have learned that an official determination has been made of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant Jesse Thompson Duncan, who has been missing since February 3, 1943, in Tunisia.
It has been brought to my attention that throughout his training in the Advanced Flying School at Foster Field, Lieutenant Duncan maintained the exemplary record which he had begun in his earlier cadet period. As a pilot, he accomplished his assignments in a thoroughly conscientious and capable manner. His pleasing personality and willingness to cooperate with his comrades to the full extent of his ability in all instances made him a popular and respected officer whose many friends are saddened by his passing.
May the knowledge of the reputation made by your son and memory that he courageously gave his life for our country console you during this period of bereavement. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and other member of the family.
Very sincerely,
H.H. Arnold,
General, U.S. Army,
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Cenotaph here
The George County Times, Lucedale, MS, printed in the 1940s, Remembering our WWII Veterans, reprinted 2016)
Lt. Jesse T. Duncan
(Missing in action since February 3, 1943)
The purple Heart was awarded to Lieut. Jesse T. Duncan on February 16th, and his mother Mrs. Ava Duncan received the award last week.
Lt. Duncan was reported missing in action in Tunisia on February 3, 1943. After the lapse of twelve months, he was presumed dead and awarded the Purple Heart.
With the presentation of the Purple Heart, Mrs. Duncan received a letter from H. H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, which complemented her son very, very highly.
His Letter follows:
War Department
Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Washington
February 22, 1944
Dear Mrs. Duncan:
With deepest regret I have learned that an official determination has been made of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant Jesse Thompson Duncan, who has been missing since February 3, 1943, in Tunisia.
It has been brought to my attention that throughout his training in the Advanced Flying School at Foster Field, Lieutenant Duncan maintained the exemplary record which he had begun in his earlier cadet period. As a pilot, he accomplished his assignments in a thoroughly conscientious and capable manner. His pleasing personality and willingness to cooperate with his comrades to the full extent of his ability in all instances made him a popular and respected officer whose many friends are saddened by his passing.
May the knowledge of the reputation made by your son and memory that he courageously gave his life for our country console you during this period of bereavement. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and other member of the family.
Very sincerely,
H.H. Arnold,
General, U.S. Army,
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
The George County Times, Lucedale, MS, printed in the 1940s, Remembering our WWII Veterans, reprinted 2016)
Lt. Jesse T. Duncan
(Missing in action since February 3, 1943)
The purple Heart was awarded to Lieut. Jesse T. Duncan on February 16th, and his mother Mrs. Ava Duncan received the award last week.
Lt. Duncan was reported missing in action in Tunisia on February 3, 1943. After the lapse of twelve months, he was presumed dead and awarded the Purple Heart.
With the presentation of the Purple Heart, Mrs. Duncan received a letter from H. H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, which complemented her son very, very highly.
His Letter follows:
War Department
Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Washington
February 22, 1944
Dear Mrs. Duncan:
With deepest regret I have learned that an official determination has been made of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant Jesse Thompson Duncan, who has been missing since February 3, 1943, in Tunisia.
It has been brought to my attention that throughout his training in the Advanced Flying School at Foster Field, Lieutenant Duncan maintained the exemplary record which he had begun in his earlier cadet period. As a pilot, he accomplished his assignments in a thoroughly conscientious and capable manner. His pleasing personality and willingness to cooperate with his comrades to the full extent of his ability in all instances made him a popular and respected officer whose many friends are saddened by his passing.
May the knowledge of the reputation made by your son and memory that he courageously gave his life for our country console you during this period of bereavement. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and other member of the family.
Very sincerely,
H.H. Arnold,
General, U.S. Army,
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
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