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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Albert S. Munsch, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 10 June 1972. On that date, while acting as lead of a strike flight, Major Munsch contributed immeasurable to the success of a strike directed against a vital hydroelectric power generating station which was indispensable to war making capabilities of a hostile armed force. In the face of overwhelming defenses and poor weather conditions, Major Munsch pressed the attack with total disregard for his own personal safety, resulting in the total destruction of the facility. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Munsch reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    September 11, 1972
    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Ninth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Albert S. Munsch, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Aircraft Commander over North Vietnam on 11 September 1972. On that date, Major Munsch led a strike against a heavily defended railroad siding in Route Package Six, North Vietnam. Encountering over 2,000 rounds of antiaircraft artillery fire, Major Munsch successfully led his flight to the target and inflicted severe damage to the rail road siding and its support facilities. The destruction of this transshipment area seriously hindered the support and resupply of hostile forces and is a credit to Major Munsch’s dedicated efforts. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Munsch reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.