The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Evans Elmer Warne (AFSN: 0-54430), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Long Dien, Republic of Vietnam, on 3 February 1968. On that date, Major Warne, in the face of ground fire directed at his aircraft, made repeated low passes over unfriendly positions, firing smoke rockets and dropping smoke grenades to screen friendly movement from sniper fire. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Warne reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1361 (May 7, 1968)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 Major Evans Elmer Warne (AFSN: 0-54430), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Forward Air Controller directing fighter aircraft near Baria, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 February 1968. On that date, a friendly force was being attacked by a superior size hostile force. Major Warne, making use of his superior aerial skill and techniques and in complete disregard for his own personal safety, dropped flares and marked unfriendly positions so that fighter aircraft could direct their attacks. Even though Major Warne was under intense anti-aircraft fire, he succeeded in directing the fighter aircraft in their attacks and turned certain annihilation into a successful repel of the hostile force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Warne has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
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June 20, 1977 – August 15, 1980
Department of the Air Force, Special Orders GB-524 (1980)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 Colonel Evans Elmer Warne (AFSN: 0-54430), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief, Weapon Systems and Major Equipment Division and Assistant to the Director of Contracting and Manufacturing, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, McClellan Air Force Base, California, from 20 June 1977 to 15 August 1980. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership and ceaseless efforts of Colonel Warne resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of Air Force acquisition programs. Colonel Warne initiated management programs which significantly reduced the time required to award contracts for items critically needed by combat-ready, operating commands. His personal initiative and integrity in one instance resulted in cancellation of a proposed aircraft modification, thereby preserving over $26 million for other projects having a greater likelihood of success. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Warne reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.