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TWO NATIONS HONORED WHARTON
Italian Silver Medal and Order of the British Empire Conferred for Bravery.
Bayard Wharton '22 has been awarded the Italian Silver Medal for Valor for saving the life of a British aviator who was drowning in the Brenta River. After two Italian soldiers had been drowned in an attempt to rescue him, Wharton swam out to the aviator who was floundering in the swift current, and supported him until they reached shore. This medal is one of the highest awards given to foreigners by the Italian government, and can only be won by exceptional bravery.
Wharton was also awarded the Order of the British Empire, on the recommendation of Lord Cavan, commander of the British Expeditionary Force in Italy.
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