Here is Maj. McGuire on top of the Grand Hotel in Calcutta

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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
The DFC is awarded for heroism or exraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Awared 5 May 45

AIR MEDAL
The AM is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Awarded 21 May 44

PURPLE HEART
The PH is awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces or any civilian national who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Armed Forces, has been wounded or killed.

Awarded 17 May 43
Read about it in the CBI Roundup

WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL
Awarded for active duty service at any time between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.

AMERICAN CAMPAIGN
Awarded for service outside the United States in the American Theater for at least 30 days between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.

ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL
The APCM is awarded for 30 days of service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.