LT Richard Burke is awarded his first DFC, 1938

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LT Richard Burke is awarded his first DFC, 1938

"Lieut. R. L. Burke receives Distinguished Flying Cross from Sec/y. Morgenthau," with USCG Commandant RADM Russell Waesche in attendance, 1938.

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Photo by: USCG Historian's Office | VIRIN: 230505-G-G0000-121.JPG

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