Dog tags and leather Colonel insignia to Air Force Colonel Harrison R Christy Jr.

Christy was born on July 30th, 1916, in Oklahoma City, and would pass away on December 2nd, 2002, in Dothan, Alabama.

Christy would enlist in the Army Air Corps on September 10th, 1940, and would become an Aviation Cadet. On April 25th, 1941, Christy would be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Corps.

During WW2, Christy would become the commanding officer of the 756th Bombardment Squadron, 459th Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force, from March 1944 to August 1944 and then from October to December 1944. 

During Ww2, Christy would earn the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 8 oak leaf clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the French Croix de Guerre with palm, which was presented to him in 1949.

After WW2, Christy would hold a number of different positions throughout the Air Force, including commanding several different Air Force bases and installations, including Godman Air Force Base,Whiteman Air Force Base and MacDill Air Force Base.

On February 20th, 1968, Colonel Christy became the Base Commander at Whiteman Air Force Base and held the position until September 30th, 1969.

Colonel Christy retired from the Air Force on September 30th, 1969 after 30 years of service 

Among numerous his decorations are the following

Distinguished Flying Cross 

Air Medal with 8 oak leaf clusters 

Presidential Unit Citation 

French Croix De Guerre with Palm

American Defense 

American Campaign 

European Campaign 

Ww2 Victory 

(French Croix De Guerre with Palm Citation)

The citation reads, on order of the Air Force of the Republic of France, by authority of the Minister of National Defense, that there is prevented herewith to Lt Col Harrison Randolph Christy Jr the Croix de Guerre (Cross of War of 1939-1945 with palm). This decoration is awarded to Lt Col Christy for services as a member of the 459th Bombardment Group of the 15th Air Force.

His extreme heroism while participating in operations of the Allied Forces in France merits the highest praise. He particularly distinguished himself while participating in air raids, which assured the success of the Allied debarkation on the Mediterranean Coast and hastened the liberation of the French National Territory.

This citation authorizes Lt Col Christy to wear the Cross of War of 1939-1945 with palm. Signed by Paul Ramadier in Paris on the 15th of April 1949. Countersigned by Brigadier General Venot, Chief of Personnel, Air Force of the Republic of France, in Paris on the 8th day of July 1949.

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Dog tags to Air Force Colonel Harrison R Christy Jr. Christy served 30 years in the Air Force and during Ww2 was the Commanding officer of the 756th Bombardment Squadron, 459th Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force, from March 1944 to August 1944 and then from October to December 1944.