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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    13th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2198 (December 9, 1967)

    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 Norman E. Powell (AFSN: FV-3102311), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 16 June 1967. On that date, as an F-105F Pilot, he deliberately presented himself as a target and endured determined and repeated surface-to-air missile attacks at night and in poor weather conditions. His action successfully drew fire away from a friendly bombing aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Powell has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    June 30, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1668 (October 11, 1967)

    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 Captain Norman E. Powell (AFSN: FV-3102311), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Combat Aircrew Member in Southeast Asia, on 30 June 1967. On that date, Captain Powell demonstrated courage, undaunted determination and superior skill in pressing an attack upon a hostile complex. Persevering in the face of danger, he placed his ordnance accurately on the target, causing destruction which completely neutralized any further threat to friendly forces from the offending position. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Powell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.