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NewsMarch 21, 2016

Sgt. Clifford Heinrich's medal presentation

Alma Schrader Elementary and the Forgotten Fortress Memorial Project presented a living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.

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LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich looks out at the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich looks out at the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson listen as Master Sgt. David Hitt speaks on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson listen as Master Sgt. David Hitt speaks on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson applaud with the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson applaud with the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld poses for a photo Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld poses for a photo Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The American Legion Post 63 color guard retire the colors on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The American Legion Post 63 color guard retire the colors on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Ruth Ann Orr, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson listen as Master Sgt. David Hitt speaks on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Diane Gomersall, Ruth Ann Orr, Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, and Linda Thompson listen as Master Sgt. David Hitt speaks on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Third grade student sing 'Patriotic Melody' on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Third grade student sing 'Patriotic Melody' on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tom Giles, member of American Legion Post 63 color guard, right, presents U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich with a medal on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII. Pictured with Heinrich are Diane Gomersall, left, and Linda Thompson.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tom Giles, member of American Legion Post 63 color guard, right, presents U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich with a medal on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII. Pictured with Heinrich are Diane Gomersall, left, and Linda Thompson.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, presents U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich with a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII. Pictured with Heinrich are Diane Gomersall, left, and Linda Thompson.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, presents U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich with a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII. Pictured with Heinrich are Diane Gomersall, left, and Linda Thompson.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Edyn McAllister sings 'God Bless America' on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Edyn McAllister sings 'God Bless America' on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall speaks about Queen Alexandra's Nursing Corps First Lt. Megan Lewis on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall speaks about Queen Alexandra's Nursing Corps First Lt. Megan Lewis on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith salutes after presenting flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith salutes after presenting flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, right, poses for a photo with Michelle Chastain Oden on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Chastain Oden is the great-niece of Lt. Walter B. Graves, the co-pilot on the Flying Fortress 812. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, right, poses for a photo with Michelle Chastain Oden on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Chastain Oden is the great-niece of Lt. Walter B. Graves, the co-pilot on the Flying Fortress 812. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith presents flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith presents flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Linda Thompson pauses as Floyd Smith presents flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Linda Thompson pauses as Floyd Smith presents flowers in remembrance of one of the lost crew members of the Flying Fortress 812 during WWII on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Bass, a 457 navigator and historian and former president of the 457th Bomb Group Association gives an oral history of the Flying Fortress 812 on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, salutes U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich after presenting Heinrich with a Purple Heart on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Along with the Purple Heart, Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and a WWII Lapel Button for his service during WWII.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, salutes U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich after presenting Heinrich with a Purple Heart on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Along with the Purple Heart, Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and a WWII Lapel Button for his service during WWII.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, shakes hands with U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich after presenting Heinrich with a Purple Heart on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Along with the Purple Heart, Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and a WWII Lapel Button for his service during WWII.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retired U. S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld, right, shakes hands with U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Sgt. Clifford Heinrich after presenting Heinrich with a Purple Heart on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau. Along with the Purple Heart, Heinrich was also presented with an American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and a WWII Lapel Button for his service during WWII.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall, left, visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother Bailey on Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall, left, visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother Bailey on Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, left, poses for a photo with retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld on Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, left, poses for a photo with retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld on Monday, March 21, 2016, after the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother, and Heinrich's caretaker of seven years, Bailey, on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother, and Heinrich's caretaker of seven years, Bailey, on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother, and Heinrich's caretaker of seven years, Bailey, on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich visits with three-month-old John Casen Rogers and his mother, and Heinrich's caretaker of seven years, Bailey, on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, left, speaks with James Bass on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the end of the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, left, speaks with James Bass on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the end of the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall, left, helps Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, center, and retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld with Heinrich's medals on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Diane Gomersall, left, helps Sgt. Clifford Heinrich, center, and retired U.S. Navy Commander Lawson Burgfeld with Heinrich's medals on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dr. Ruth Ann Orr gives a closing statement on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dr. Ruth Ann Orr gives a closing statement on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith salutes the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Floyd Smith salutes the crowd on Monday, March 21, 2016, during the living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich at Alma Schrader Elementary. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.
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Alma Schrader Elementary and the Forgotten Fortress Memorial Project presented a living history event honoring the WWII lost crew of the Flying Fortress 812, and the medal presentation to Sgt. Clifford Heinrich in Cape Girardeau. Heinrich was presented with an American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Lapel Button, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart for his service during WWII during Monday's presentation.

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