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The News Harold (Franklin, PA)
The News Harold (Franklin, PA) published Dec. 21, 1943, page 10:
person mentioned: Frank S. Ekas (1920 - )
event type: military award
event date: Dec. 21, 1943
"UP Lieut. Gen. George C. Kenney, commander of Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific, today announced the award of the distinguished Flying Cross to nine enlisted men and officers. They include : 1st. Lieut. Frank S. Ekas, Tarentum, and Lieut. Philip N. Wainwright. R. F. D. 1, Ambler, Pa..."