The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Harrold Kay Ownby (AFSN: FR-3197119), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in the 56th Special Operations Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 9 February 1973. On that date, flying under adverse conditions and over extremely hazardous terrain, Captain Ownby flew his aircraft under adverse conditions through intensive ground fire in support of free world forces. He continuously flew passes through heavy and accurate antiaircraft and small arms fire to accurately mark the target, causing heavy damages against the opposing hostile forces, positions, and targets. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge he was directly responsible for the successful medical evacuation of critically wounded allied forces. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Ownby reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainRegiment:
56th Special Operations WingDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harrold Kay Ownby (AFSN: FR-3197119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in the 56th Special Operations Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia in 1973. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Ownby reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainRegiment:
56th Special Operations WingDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
February 22, 1973
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harrold Kay Ownby (AFSN: FR-3197119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in the 56th Special Operations Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 22 February 1973. On that date, flying under adverse conditions and over extremely hazardous terrain, Captain Ownby maintained his aircraft in this area to direct allied tactical air against dangerous hostile forces positions and targets. Through his professional bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Ownby reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
U.S. Air Force Academy Southeast Asia Plaza of Heroes(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant Harold Kay Ownby, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as a Forward Air Controller with the 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972, and subsequently with the 56th Special Air Support Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1972 to 1974, in action over Southeast Asia. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Ownby has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant Harrold Kay Ownby (AFSN: FR-3197119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia in 1972 and 190073. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Ownby reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.