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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    April 13, 1952

    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 731 (December 10, 1952)

    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 John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over enemy held territory as a member of a flight of four F-84 aircraft on an interdiction mission near Chongju, Korea, on 13 April 1952, 49th Fighter Bomber Wing, FIFTH Air Force. Lieutenant Trobaugh spotted two flak positions, which were firing intensely, and escorted his flight leader back to the enemy rail line. He dove in to attack the two gun positions, trading round for round with the enemy gunners. Bravely pressing his attack to a point blank range, Lieutenant Trobaugh silenced these positions, affording his leader a safe bomb run. This brave display of devotion to duty, leadership and disregard for personal safety has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    December 22, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force: Special Orders G-1280 (May 8, 1968)

    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 to Major John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 22 December 1967. On that date, Major Trobaugh led a flight of three aircraft on an extremely hazardous low-level bombing mission. Descending to low altitude in mountainous terrain and in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire directed at his aircraft, Major Trobaugh delivered ordnance which effectively closed a major re-supply route. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Trobaugh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    November 6, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force: Special Orders G-1048 (April 6, 1968)

    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 Major John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 6 November 1967. On that date, Major Trobaugh was directed to strike a six position 37 millimeter anti-aircraft site in the vicinity of Ly Hoa, North Vietnam. While attacking the active site, several other gun positions began firing at his aircraft. In spite of heavy defensive reaction, Major Trobaugh, with complete disregard for his personal safety, made multiple attacks destroying ten out of twelve anti-aircraft emplacements. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Trobaugh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    370th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1967

    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 John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4C Aircraft Commander of the 370th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, near Mi Le, North Vietnam on 20 December 1967. On that date, Major Trobaugh was assigned an extremely hazardous mission of dropping ordnance which necessitated two passes in a heavily defended area. In spite of low cloud cover and poor visibility and withering fire from numerous hostile anti-aircraft weapons fire at his aircraft, Major Trobaugh risked his life in placing all ordnance precisely on target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Trobaugh has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    370th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    January 27, 1968

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2116 (July 18, 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Aircraft Commander of the 370th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, near Huu Hung Ferry, North Vietnam, on 27 January 1968. On that date, Major Trobaugh led a flight of four aircraft on an extremely hazardous low altitude ordnance delivery mission. In spite of marginal weather and a devastating barrage of flak, which scored hits on three aircraft including his own, he led the flight to precise delivery on the heavily defended target and then to safe egress from hostile terrain. Although his own aircraft was crippled he supervised the successful bailout of one crew, whose aircraft had received critical battle damage, prior to effecting his own safe recovery. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Major Trobaugh has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.