United States. A Dfc Group To S/Sgt John Wietecha, “Sassy Sal” Ball Turret Gunner With The 13Th Air Force Buy Now made the westward journey during

made the westward journey during which he also stood watch as a regular ship's officer

He was with the RNVR as a Surgeon Lieutenant

Captain Baum radioed for air support

"TRENCHES CORRECTED TO 14-9-16" (September 14

1946 and numbered "No

United States. A Dfc Group To S/Sgt John Wietecha, “Sassy Sal” Ball Turret Gunner With The 13Th Air Force Buy Now made the westward journey duringDistinguished Flying Cross, bronze gilt, measures 43mm (w) x 47mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), rim numbered 16264, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, edges lightly worn, gilt wear on raised points, overall near very fine condition and accompanied by its button lapel pin, bronze and enamel, 17mm (w) x 3mm (h), very fine condition; Air Medal with two Silver and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, bronze, measures 43mm (w) x 54 (h), reverse