Distinguished Flying Cross (1st Lt John J. Cowan, AC)

Distinguished Flying Cross, slot brooch, hand-engraved “1st Lt John J. Cowan, AC”. In a black leatherette case with ribbon bar and lapel pin.

John J. Cowan, Jr., of Patchogue, New York (1919-2007) enlisted in August 1938 and was a flight engineer before becoming an aviation cadet. He was later an instructor pilot.