Evening star., 1944-09-17

PFC. G. A. Reed. jr. gun a m m u n J.
ton, Pfc. Reed and others rushed to
aid the injured and trapped crew
members.
Needless of the intense heat from
burning fuel" the citation says, "ex-
ploding ammunition and the immi-
nent danger of the exposition /.
they made their way through the
flames and removed the bodies of
the living mad the dead from the
burning wreckage. With complete
disregard for their personal safety,
they succeeded in extricating several
crew members who were trapped in
the wreckage and carried them to
safety"
A few seconds after the men
reached a safe position the bomber
exploded. Five crew members had
been saved, although two died later
from body burns. Pfc. Reed is q
member of a veteran Liberator crew
which has participated in more than
100 major attacks on enemy aircraft
factories, oil refineries and other
strategic targets in Austria, Ger
many, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria,
Italy and France.
Comdr. Joseph b. SWAN. Navy, of
1909 Thirty-irst street NV, has
been commended "for outstanding
performance of duty as material off,
GER. Fleet Sound School, Key
West, Fla, from December, 1910, un-
til December, 1943
Through his extensive knowledge
and untiring efforts" the citation
says, in part, equipment was con-
tinuously improved, operating and
upkeep procedures were constantly
bettered, and more reliable equip
ment was developed for the use of
all vessels engaged in antisubmarine
warfare"
1t. Comdr. Lyman T. Newell, Ma
val Reserve, of 1903 Delafield place,
has been commended for "outstand-
ing performance of duty as a men,
ber of the staff of the officer in
charge, Fleet Sound School. Key
West. Fla, from January, l941, to
January, 1914"
1t. Comdr Newell, serving as per-
sonnel officer and later as executive
officer, according to the citation,
constantly exhibited the same in
itiative and tireless devotion to duty
in assuring the continuing success
of the school as he displayed in as
sisting in its establishment and Or
ganizati ton"
Capt. Lewis B. O'Hara, 47G5 South
Eighth street, Arlington, Va, has
been commended for outstanding
performance of duty with the 5th
Army in Italy.
The citation reads, in part: Capt.
O'Haras outstanding energy in
maintaining communications, the
rapidity and accuracy with which he
delivered fire at critical periods of
the operation, the exceptional Wig
lance exercised in control and sur
veillance of fire in close combat
were significant factors in the sue
cessful action of the infantry bat
talon. Capt. O'Hara's disregard for
personal safety and physical ex-
haustion were an inspiration to the
men who served with him."
Capt. A. Stuard Young, jr., a
member of one of the first P-38
Lightning fighter groups to tangle
with the Germans, now wears a
Distinguished Unit Citation. The
group was cited for spectacular per-
formance in aerial combat over
Steyr, Austria, April 2, 1914, when it
destroyed 20 enemy planes without
suffering any loss itself.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Young, 4934 Upton street NV, Capt.
Young has served overseas for l8
months as first group administrative
inspector and, now, commanding Of
f1cer of headquarters detachment. A
graduate of the University of PENN
sylvania, he entered the service in
1912.
First 1t. Warren F. Lloyd, Marine
Corps, son of Mrs. c. A. Lloyd,
Quautico, Va, has been commended
for his part in the capturing and de-
stroying of enemy forces on Lib Is