January 18, 1952
Col. Francis S. Gabreski, 51st Fighter
Interceptor Wing commander (third from left), presents over two million
won ($350) to Jack A. Purvis, Vancouver, Canada, United Nations Civil
Assistance representative in Korea, to be used for aid to the Young
Joo Chainan Orphanage. The donation is from Oil City, Pa., hometown
of Colonel Gabreski. Shown left to right: Everett A. Carleton, UNCAK,
Geneva, N.Y.; Chaplain (Capt.) Albert Mattheis, Panama City, Fla.; Gabreski;
Purvis; Col. John M. Thacker, 51st deputy commander, Buzzards
Bay, Mass.; and J.K. Baily, Weirton, W. Va., UNCAK. (USAF Photo)
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