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The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
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Five U.S. Army enlisted men, including Cpl. Kenneth J. Cristner and four Black privates, awarded Soldier's Medals by Gen. John L. DeWitt on Roosevelt's direction for heroism in rescuing at least 10 from February 18 Boeing bomber crash into Frye packing plant that killed 32.
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The Soldier's Medal was awarded Wednesday to one white and four Negro enlisted men for their part in saving the lives of at least ten persons last February 18 when a Boeing bomber crashed into the Frye packing plant causing the death of 32 persons.
The award was made by Lieut. Gen. John L. DeWitt, commanding general, Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, at the direction of President Roosevelt.
Soldier's Medals were awarded to Corp. Kenneth J. Cristner of Port Huron, Mich., and four Negroes, Pvts. Lonnie Ancrum, Greensburg, N. C.; Sam Morris, Webster Fla.; Bruce Singletary, Mullins, S. C., and Charles E. Whiteley, Smithfield, N. C.
Corporal Cristner and his detail who were nearby when the plane crashed, all were cited for "heroism" and "utter disregard of personal danger."
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Frye Packing Plant
Event Date
Wednesday; Last February 18
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saving the lives of at least ten persons; causing the death of 32 persons
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The Soldier's Medal was awarded to one white and four Negro enlisted men for their part in saving lives during a Boeing bomber crash into the Frye packing plant. The award was made by Lieut. Gen. John L. DeWitt at the direction of President Roosevelt. Corporal Cristner and his detail were cited for heroism and utter disregard of personal danger.