Lance P. Sijan collection, 1949-1988.

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Lance P. Sijan collection, 1949-1988.

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A collection of materials relating to Capt. Sijan's military career from his entrance into USAFA in 1961 until his death on 22 January 1968. The most significant portion of the collection deals with the memorialization efforts undertaken by the Air Force Academy in 1976, the dedication of Sijan Hall, and the posthumous awarding of the Medal of Honor to Sijan's family. Also included are items from various memorials honoring Lance Sijan in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

24 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8085013

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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United States. Air Force

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At Harris Neck, Georgia, in the remote northern reaches of McIntosh County, the United States government, in the fall of 1942, confiscated the lands along the South Newport and Barbour Island Rivers. Paved runways were constructed for aircraft, and Harris Neck became an air reconnaissance base for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. A number of support buildings were constructed at the Harris Neck Air Base, such as barracks for personnel, an officers club, and PX, to serve the ...

Sijan, Lance Peter, 1942-1968

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Lance Peter Sijan (April 13, 1942 – January 22, 1968) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot. On March 4, 1976, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award, for his selflessness and courage in the face of lethal danger. Sijan served in the United States Air Force during the War in Vietnam as a Captain and pilot of an F-4C aircraft in the 4th Allied POW Wing. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumorusly for his braver...

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