The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Captain Thomas W. Wilson (AFSN: FV-3115663), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-105 Electronic Warfare Officer near Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam, on 18 April 1967. On that date, Captain Wilson repeatedly and courageously exposed himself to hostile missile attacks in order to insure the success of an important strike mission and preclude the loss of friendly aircraft. With complete and selfless disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Wilson unhesitatingly continued his aggressive attacks against hostile missile facilities, even though his aircraft had been damaged by anti-aircraft fire and was critically low on fuel. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Wilson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Thomas W. Wilson (AFSN: FV-3115663), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-105F Electronic Warfare Officer of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 17 January 1967. On that date, Captain Wilson flew in the lead aircraft of a flight of four fighter bombers, and purposely set himself up as a decoy for hostile surface-to-air missiles which would have been fired at a friendly strike force. His display of calm, correct judgment even while numerous SAMs were fired at the flight, was outstanding. Captain Wilson went on to direct the destruction of one SAM site and to suppress two other SAM sites during the period of the bombing attack. Captain Wilson’s courageous and daring tactics were instrumental in bringing home the strike force that day without the loss of a single aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Wilson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain Thomas W. Wilson (AFSN: FV-3115663), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-105F Wild Weasel Electronic Warfare Officer near Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam on 11 March 1967. On that date, Captain Wilson flew in the lead aircraft of an element of two F-105 Thunderchiefs, supporting the Thai Ngyen Iron and Steel Plant raid, and discovered an active surface-to-air missile site which was a definite threat to the incoming strike forces. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Wilson directed the attack of the site. Driving through fierce anti-aircraft fire, the element destroyed the surface-to-air missile site, leaving it in utter ruin. This attack was accomplished against a most intense defensive barrage of anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missiles, and only through his calm direction was the site destroyed. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Wilson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain Thomas W. Wilson (AFSN: FV-3115663), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-105F Electronic Warfare Officer near Thai Nguyen, North Vietnam, on 23 April 1967. On that date, Captain Wilson discovered and was instrumental in the destruction of a surface of air missile site, directed the engagement of another by an airborne missile attack and suppressed yet another as the fighter bomber force executed a highly important and successful mission. He then turned his efforts to provide a rescue operation for a downed crew and was instrumental in their location and pickup. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Wilson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.