Francis Edward Ormsbee, Jr.-Pawtucket, RI
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Don.Morfe
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Pensacola FL on September 25, 1918. He is buried in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket RI in Section 45, Lot 225.
Waymark Code: WMWQ3A
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2017
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He was born on April 30, 1892 in Providence RI and died on October 24, 1936 at Ardmore OK. He attained the rank of Chief Aviation Pilot. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ORMSBEE, FRANCIS EDWARD, JR.
Rank and organization: Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy. Place and Date: Pensacola, Fla., 25 September 1918. Born: 30 April 1892, Providence, R.l. Accredited to: Florida. G.O. No.: 436, 1918.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism while attached to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla., on 25 September 1918. While flying with Ens. J. A. Jova, Ormsbee saw a plane go into a tailspin and crash about three-quarters of a mile to the right. Having landed near by, Ormsbee lost no time in going overboard and made for the wreck, which was all under water except the 2 wing tips. He succeeded in partially extricating the gunner so that his head was out of water, and held him in this position until the speedboat arrived. Ormsbee then made a number of desperate attempts to rescue the pilot, diving into the midst of the tangled wreckage although cut about the hands, but was too late to save his life.
Armed Service: Navy
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