Eugene Smith
2nd Lt. Eugene E Smith was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Bombardier.
4/6/1943 Eugene was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group on this date, 6 April 1943, when they were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). 2/4/1943 On mission to Gabes, manned guns assisted in damage to 1 enemy AC, then released bombs on target. Had to handcrank bombay doors closed, cannon shell exploded, stunning him. Recovered he closed doors. DFC 5/24/1943 AM/OLC 2/4/1943 On mission to Gabes, manned guns assisted in damage to 1 enemy AC, then released bombs on target. Had to handcrank bombay doors closed, cannon shell exploded, stunning him. Recovered he closed doors. 4/6/1943 Eugene was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group, on this date, 6 April 1943, when they were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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