(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Captain Wendell D. Partridge, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, on 15 November 1979. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Captain Partridge reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.