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January 18, 1952

AID FOR ORPHANS

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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