Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith of the 306th Bomb Group saluting the colors after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943.

Historical Information
Caption     Staff Sergeant Maynard H. Smith of the 306th Bomb Group saluting the colors after being awarded the Medal of Honor at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, 15 Jul 1943. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Thurleigh, England, United Kingdom
Date 15 Jul 1943
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   IWM FRE 4438
 
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Photos on Same Day 15 Jul 1943
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 998 x 1,267 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
20 Sep 2023 09:38:49 PM

SSgt Smith also wears the wings of an aircrewman and the ribbon for the Air Medal.

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