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Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edwin “Gene” Neeley,

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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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27/09/2019
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france wwii veteran decoration army air corps air force legion of honor neeley tech sgt lealan buehrer 182nd airlift wing peoria heights il legacy peoria airman awarded france s highest military honor dvids ultra high resolution high resolution officer military uniforms us air national guard