Jimmy Stewart Decorated

This newspaper clipping from Richard's collection shows actor Jimmy Stewart receiving military decoration during World War II. Stewart served as a bomber pilot in the Army Air Forces, flying B-24 Liberators — the same aircraft type that Richard served on as a radio operator.

Stewart flew combat missions over Europe and rose to the rank of Colonel. Like Richard, he was part of the massive strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. This clipping reflects the wartime connection between Hollywood and the thousands of ordinary Americans who served alongside celebrities in the war effort.