FRE 4408
IMAGEStaff Sergeant Maynard Smith with Secretary of War Henry L Stimson, during a medal ceremony at Thurleigh. A B-17 Flying Fortress is in the background. Printed caption on reverse: A. 35957 'Highest American Award For Gunner. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. Minister for War, visited a Fortress Aerodrome in England, where he decorated S/Sgt. Maynard Smith with the Congressional Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry when he fought a fire when his plane caught fire during a raid on St Nazaire. Photo shows:- Mr. Stimson, S/Sgt. Maynard Smith and the Commanding Officer at the saluting base.' Supplied L.N.A. Handwritten caption on reverse: '15-7-43.' On reverse: London News Agency/L.N.A. [Stamp].
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36523097
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Bedford