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Service Flag Placed in Window of War Hero

(Original Caption) Mrs. John Gagne of Lynn, proudly places the gold star service flag in the window in her home, following the news of the death of her son, a member of the U.S. Army Corps, who was killed in action during a bombing of Hickam Field in Hawaii, by Japanese bombers. She is the first Gold Star Mother in this city in World War II.
(Original Caption) Mrs. John Gagne of Lynn, proudly places the gold star service flag in the window in her home, following the news of the death of her son, a member of the U.S. Army Corps, who was killed in action during a bombing of Hickam Field in Hawaii, by Japanese bombers. She is the first Gold Star Mother in this city in World War II.
Service Flag Placed in Window of War Hero
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Credit:
Bettmann / Contributor
Editorial #:
514949446
Collection:
Bettmann
Date created:
December 14, 1941
License type:
Rights-managed
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
Bettmann
Object name:
U941968INP.jpg
Max file size:
2367 x 3138 px (7.89 x 10.46 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB