9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

No Report

August 29, 1944, Tuesday

 

 

 WWII-Medal

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Summary


9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 669th Bomb Sq

Reason: Enemy V-1 weapon explosion

Location: Kilburn section of London, England

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Clerk-Typist Morris, Chester A. III Cpl 34766097 WIA


Description:
General Orders # 31, 16 June 1945 - Soldier's Medal award: c. Chester A. Morris, III, 34766097, Corporal, Air Corps, 416th Bombardment Group (L). For heroism on 29 August 1944, when an enemy V-1 weapon landed, in the Kilburn section of London, England. Corporal Morris gallantly disregarded the danger to his own life and, although bruised and cut, entered a crumbling building and rescued six children and a woman who had been trapped by the explosion. Corporal Morris's courage and initiative during this critical emergency reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Army Air Forces. Entered military service from Macon, Georgia.