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Awards Received

  • Airman’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Action Date:

    June 7, 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 the Airman’s Medal to Sergeant David J. Peterfi, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at 14th Aerial Port, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 7 June 1969. On that date, while suppressing a disturbance between a Foreign National Officer and American personnel of the 14th Aerial Port, Sergeant Peterfi had numerous small arms with chambered rounds pointed at him. Through the application of his exemplary leadership, sound judgment and courage Sergeant Peterfi quickly overcame the situation and persuaded all personnel to lay down their weapons preventing the loss of many innocent lives. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Sergeant Peterfi has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.