Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician 3rd Grade (T-3)

Unit:

Headquarters Battery, 313th Field Artillery Battalion, 80th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

For heroic achievement in Germany on 9 February 1945, while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. On 9 February 1945, after elements of an infantry regiment had crossed the Sure River in the vicinity of Wallendorf, German, it was discovered that replenishment of vital supplies for these units was impossible because of small arms, automatic weapon, and observed artillery fire on all crossing sites. Tec. 3 Poole, an airplane engine mechanic, volunteered to assist in flying the needed supplies in by liaison plane. Several trips were flown low over enemy lines while being constantly subjected to enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Necessary supplies were dropped in sufficient quantities to sustain the stranded troops. Tec. 3 Poole’s bravery and loyal devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.