RAF Thurleigh - 306th Bombardment Group - MoH Ceremony Maynard Smith

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United States Army Air Forces

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Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith of the 306th Bomb Group, is presented with the Medal of Honor by Secretary of War Henry L Stimson in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Highest American Award For Gunners. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. War Minister, 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 reading the Citation with S/Sgt. Maynard standing before him. Supplied L.N.A. A.35956.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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This image was created and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. Photographs taken, or artworks created, by a member of the forces during their active service duties are covered by Crown Copyright provisions. Faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired 50 years after their creation.

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Public domain

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http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/5056