Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin “Gene” Neeley,
Summary
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin “Gene” Neeley, one of the founding members of the Illinois Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Squadron, speaks to guests after receiving the French Legion of Honor in Peoria Heights, Ill., Sept. 27, 2019. The French government awarded Neeley with its highest decoration for his contributions to the liberation of France during World War II while serving with the Army Air Corps’ 2nd Replacement Depot. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)
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france
wwii veteran
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army air corps
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legion of honor
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tech sgt lealan buehrer
182nd airlift wing
peoria heights
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legacy peoria airman awarded france s highest military honor
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Date
27/09/2019
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