By the grace of God

A copy of the two Western Union telegraphs sent to Claude McCrocklin’s wife and family after he was shot down while on a bombing mission in World War II, were on display at the 11th Bomb Squadron following a Room Dedication ceremony, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 1, 2012. McCrocklin was shot down on April 2, 1944, and spent over a year in a German prison camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Greg SteeleReleased

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