Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

93rd Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

September 1st, 1942

Headquarters, Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 43

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

93rd Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

December 2nd, 1942

"For gallantry in action while serving with the 93d Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in action at Milne Bay, New Guinea, on 26 August 1942. Captain Webb was Pilot of a B-17E type aircraft which was part of a formation of eight planes that attacked a Japanese convoy in Milne Bay. Adverse weather conditions forced it to approach the target from an altitude of 2,000 feet. Despite a heavy anti-aircraft barrage which was sent up by five enemy warships, Captain Webb continued on the bombing run until his plane received a direct hit and burst into flames, causing it to crash into the bay. Such courage and devotion to duty exemplify the finest traditions of the United States Army Air Corps."

Posthumlously received the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 38)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

93rd Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)