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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    559th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    August 26, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2124 (November 30, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jerry L. Yeager (AFSN: FR-50822), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 26 August 1967.