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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    June 27, 1969

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-4725 (November 17, 1969)

    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 James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H pilot near Ben Het, Republic of Vietnam, on 27 June 1969. On that date, Major Egbert led a flight of A-1H Skyraiders scrambled from alert to provide close air support for a surrounded reconnaissance patrol engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with a numerically superior hostile force. Selflessly disregarding the extreme personal hazards, Major Egbert flew twenty tree-top level attacks, through a withering hail of anti-aircraft fire, devastating the hostile forces so badly that the friendly forces were not only saved from annihilation but could continue their ground sweep and prevent attacks on the beleaguered Ben Het Camp from that sector. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Egbert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    February 18, 1969

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-3297 (August 15, 1969)

    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 James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 18 February 1969. On that date, while providing emergency tactical air cover for a besieged friendly team, in an A-1H Skyraider, Major Egbert selflessly exposed himself in a lethal environment for a prolonged period, even though hit by ground fire and courageously suppressed the hostile forces until rescue was possible. Major Egbert’s repeated low level attacks within meters of the trapped team were so effective in crushing the hostile forces that the helicopters safely rescued all the friendly team members without receiving ground fire. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Egbert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    October 5, 1968

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-223 (January 17, 1969)

    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 Major James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Pilot near A Shau, Republic of Vietnam, on 5 October 1968. On that date, Major Egbert was wingman in a flight of A-1H Skyraiders scrambled to the assistance of a friendly patrol that had been trapped by a large hostile force. Without hesitation, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Major Egbert attacked and destroyed the hostile guns within meters of the friendly patrol. His devastating low altitude attacks allowed the survivors to withdraw from the trap and ensured their subsequent rescue. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Egbert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    August 1978 – July 1980

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior ser vice as Chief, North America Branch and as Chief, Western Hemisphere Division, Plans and Policy Directorate, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the period August 1978 through July 1980. Colonel Egbert demonstrated superior management ability, professional knowledge, an incisive appreciation for the subtleties of international affairs and a singularly zealous dedication to the development of sound military positions on important national policy issues. By both personal involvement and judicious supervision, Colonel Egbert formulated positions compatible with the national interest and effectively coordinated these positions throughout the highest levels of government. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Egbert reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    March 18, 1969

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-3298 (August 15, 1969)

    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 James F. Egbert, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in Southeast Asia on 18 March 1969. On that date, Major Egbert led a flight of A-1H Skyraiders scrambled to assist a company-sized Special Reconnaissance Unit, surrounded and under heavy attack, deep in hostile territory. His repeated low level attacks, through intense ground fire, despite a severely damaged aircraft, crushed the hostile attack, made possible the evacuation of the wounded friendly troops and allowed the friendly unit to maintain its blocking position for six more days. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Egbert reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.