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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Action Date:

    March 16, 1970

    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 the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Staff Sergeant William K. Kastner, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an O-2B Intelligence Observer near DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 March 1970. On that date, Sergeant Kastner, demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism while flying on a visual reconnaissance mission during which his aircraft was damaged by intense ground fire. Though seriously wounded, Sergeant Kastner continued to record and relay vital intelligence data which was later used as the basis for a successful operation in the area by friendly forces. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Kastner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.