A railroad bridge at Anizy le Chateau, France, was on the receiving end of an attack by the Group on the afternoon of August 8. Thirty-seven planes were dispatched at 1022 hours, with 23 dropping twenty-two 2000-pound bombs and ten 1100-pound General Purpose bombs on the target. Seven of the planes failed to bomb, one of them being shot down by anti-aircraft fire, falling near Gamaches, France. Bombing ranged from fair to excellent, as far as concentration near the target was concerned, but photo reconnaissance reports later in the day revealed that the bridge remained intact, and that the rail line appeared still serviceable, the crater concentration being in the woods to the West of the bridge. Fifteen of the planes were flak battle-damaged, but there were no additional casualties to those listed as missing in the ship which went down.

For wounds received as a result of enemy action on the 8 August 1944, while serving as Pilot on a B-26 airplane. Entered military service from Stottville, New York.

For wounds received as a result of enemy action on the 8 August 1944, while serving as Bombardier-Navigator on a B-26 airplane. Entered military service from La Grange, Texas.

For wounds received as a result of enemy action on the 8 August 1944, while serving as Bombardier-Navigator on a B-26 airplane. Entered military service from Converse, Ind.

Woodrow W. Fry, 0-748173, First Lieutenant, 572nd Bombardment Squadron, 391st Bombardment Group (M). For heroic and outstanding achievement while participating in aerial flight in the European Theatre of Operation on 8 August 1944. On that date Lt Fry piloted a B-26 type aircraft on a mission to bomb a vital and heavily defended enemy railroad bridge in occupied territory. Shortly after reaching the French coast, the formation encountered a heavy barrage of accurate ground fire, which damaged the right propeller, main fuel tank, aileron controls and main hydraulic system. Despite the extreme difficulty to maintaining the plane in level flight, Lt Fry courageously determined to remain with the formation. After releasing the bombs on the target with telling effect Lt Fry demonstrated superior flying ability and aggressive perseverance in guiding the crippled plane back to an emergency landing field in single engine flight, making a successful crash landing with no further damage to the aircraft or injury to the crew. The aggressive tenacity and superb technical skill exhibited by Lt. Fry on this occasion are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Force. Entered military service from Long Island, New York.

William G. Erickson, Jr, 0-792568, Captain, 391st Bombardment Group (M). For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy as a pilot of a B-26 type aircraft on 8 August 1944. En-route to attack a vital enemy installation Captain Erikson's aircraft was badly damaged by enemy anti-aircraft fire. Displaying superb airmanship, Captain Erickson struggled to maintain the plane in level flight while he gave the order to salvo the bombs and for the crew to abandon the aircraft. Only after the last man left the disabled aircraft did Captain Erickson leave the controls and jump through the open bomb bay door. Captain Erickson's courage, heroic determination, and superior flying skills made possible the escape of his entire crew and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered Military service from New York.

By command of Major General Vandenberg.