This "Battle Honors" document was provided by Flight Officer George E. Buckley, glider pilot of the 74th Troop Carrier Squadron. George "Pete" Buckley is the Historian for the 74th TCS, and resides in Milford, CT. The document is signed by Lieutenant Colonel William B. Whitacre, Commanding Officer of the 434th Troop Carrier Group.

A special Thank You is extended to Pete Buckley for his willingness to share this document and others to illustrate the history of the 434th during World War II.