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FLYING ACE BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1912
World War ll U.S. Marine Corps pilot Gregory “Pappy”
Boyington was born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and
moved with his family to Tacoma, Washington. His
initial flying was with the Flying Tigers and was
later commander of the famous Black Sheep
Squadron. He died on January 11, 1988. He
was 75.
Boyington being awarded the Medal Of Honor in 1945
by President Harry S. Truman. ![]()
”Pappy” shortly before his death.
GAS RATIONING ON THIS DATE IN 1942
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President Roosevelt ordered the wartime rationing
of gasoline nationwide. A person had to present a
a gas card and have a sticker on their vehicle
when making a gasoline purchase. Books of
ration stamps were also issued for other
commodities during World War ll.
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A vehicle with a gas ration sticker in the window.
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