The Pittsburgh Press (October 4, 1943)
Clark Gable wins medal for ‘courage, coolness’
London, England (UP) –
Capt. Clark Gable, former movie star, has been awarded the Air Medal “for exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five separate bomber combat missions over occupied continental Europe,” it was announced today.
The citation said:
The courage and skill displayed by Gable on these occasions reflect great credit upon him.