Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith, Secretary of War Henry L Stimson and personnel of the 306th Bomb Group salute in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a medal ceremony at Thurleigh. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Highest American Award For Gunner. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. Minister for War, visited a Fortress Aerodrome in England, where he decorated S/Sgt. Maynard Smith with the Congressional Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry when he fought a fire when his plane caught fire during a raid on Germany. Photo shows:- Mr Stimson, S/Sgt. Maynard Smith and the Commanding Officer at the saluting base[base saluting?].' On reverse: London News Agency/L.N.A., US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].