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James Dibble's Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross Award

Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine

Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine.

Information given to James' parents regarding headstones the government would provide for James

Information given to the Dibbles on headstones the government would provide for James.

Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble

Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble.

Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate

Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate. This details his leadership and tactical achievements that led to the DFC award.

Special Order from the Air Force announcing James Dibble's Distinguished Flying Cross

Special Order from the Air Force announcing James Dibble's Distinguished Flying Cross.

James Dibble and his brother Bill with their older brother Bob at Barlow Lake

James Dibble (left) and his brother Bill with their older brother Bob at Barlow Lake, west of Hastings, Michigan.

Maxine Dibble in her Navy uniform

Maxine Dibble in her Navy Uniform.

James Dibble and his brother Bill

James Dibble (right) and his brother Bill, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Dibble family at Barlow Lake

The Dibble family at Barlow Lake. Mother Estella (standing), brother Bob (kneeling), brother Bill (left), James (right), and father James (on the ground).