Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

326th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

1943

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 326th Bombardment Squadron, 92d Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 4 July 1943, against enemy ground targets at Nantes, France. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Gettys on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces."

General Orders No. 61, Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army (1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

326th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with a bronze campaign star.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)