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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 3, 1949 reads, "Mrs. Clement G. Swan, 13544 Dyer St., San Fernando, at special Air Force Reserve ceremonies, accepts for dead hero-son, Flight Officer Clement E. Swan, 10 medals. Lt. Col. Frederick P. Dickerson pins medal to Mrs. Swan's coat. Awards included air medal and oak leaf cluster to air medal."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force Reserve United States.--Air Force--Medals, badges, decorations, etc Mothers and sons--California--San Fernando Award presentations--California--San Fernando Awards--California--San Fernando Medals--California--San Fernando Women--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes Flags--United States San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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