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 Hubert C. Walker, Jr. (AFSN: 14838602), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an EB-66C Electronic Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 13 January 1968. On that date, Captain Walker, by his outstanding display of professionalism and courage in the face of hostile fire from unfriendly forces, was highly instrumental in the overall success of the air operations. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Walker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
January 1969 – July 1969
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Hubert C. Walker, Jr. (AFSN: 14838602), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement as a Prisoner of War while engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in North Vietnam from January 1969 to July 1969. In an atmosphere of enemy harassment and brutal treatment, he continued to establish and maintain communications through unusual and ingenious methods, which resulted in American and Allied prisoners presenting a posture of increased resistance to the enemy’s wishes, and, at the same time, improving prisoner morale. By his heroic endeavors and devotion to duty under adverse conditions of his environment, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
January 1968 – January 1971
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Hubert C. Walker, Jr. (AFSN: 14838602), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from January 1968 to January 1971. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
January 14, 1968 – March 14, 1973
Captain Hubert C. Walker, Jr. (AFSN: 14838602), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from January 14, 1968 until his release on March 14, 1973.