This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BillThompson76 Surnames: Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1908/mb.ashx Message Board Post: For some reason, my mother save the following undated news clipping: "Staff Sgt. Pierce, Himrod, Awarded DFC for Service PENN YAN --- Staff Sgt. Ralph E. Pierce, Jr. of nearby Himrod has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for serving with the U. S. Army's Eighth Air Force in England, according to a War Department announcement Tuesday through The Associated Press in Washington. Staff Sergent Pierce is home on furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pierce of Alfalfa Acres, Himrod. He has completed 25 missions over Germany as a tail gunner on a Flying Fortress and has the Air Medal, three Oak Leaf Clusters in addition to the DFC." I have no other knowledge about the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.