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Show GREATEST AIR HERO I I a.: v a I t ''itosia-o l X A wjyi 7f ' A - -- Ioternattonal Second Lieut. William A. Math-eny, Math-eny, who received the Cheney award for the year 1929 for "performing an act of valor and self sacrifice worthy of the highest commendation." commenda-tion." Matheny's valorous act occurred oc-curred at Managua, Nicaragua, when, after bravely landing his burning plane in a Jungle, he risked his life and suffered severe burns In effecting the rescue of a comrade. The award consists of a bronze plaque, an engraved certificate of award and $500 in cash. |