WWII USAAF General Beverley Sterling Star & Ribbons
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From the famous Harry Block Aviation Collection. For many years, Mr. Block wrote to and met with notable aviators throughout history and obtained personal items from them, typically documenting how and when he acquired items in his own handwriting. His collection was sold many years ago, and several lots have recently re-surfaced. Lot from Brigadier General George Beverley, consisting of a sterling General Star (roller catch missing), two place Legion of Merit and European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon bar (pins missing), and an envelope with notes on how Block acquired the items. Beverley first joined the United States Army Air Service and was commissioned an officer in 1918 before serving in World War I. Following the war he participated in a controversial experimental bombing of U.S. Navy vessels ordered by Brigadier General Billy Mitchell. The bombings helped support Mitchell's stance of how effective aerial bombing could be on naval vessels. In 1935 he was given command of the 29th Pursuit Squadron. During World War II he held command of the 51st Troop Carrier Wing. Following the war he transferred to the newly formed Air Force and served as a military attaché and military air attaché in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. His retirement was effective as of August 1, 1949.
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WWII USAAF General Beverley Sterling Star & Ribbons
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