Edward Bauer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1951. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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Edward Bauer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1951. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Edward Clark Bauer (NSN: 0-542834/1310), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 27 October 1967 as pilot of an A-6A jet attack aircraft, while serving as Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX (VA-196), embarked in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64). Demonstrating exceptional skill and determination, Commander Bauer planned and executed an extremely dangerous single-plane, night, radar-bombing attack on the strategically vital, heavily-defended Hanoi railroad ferry slip. Although the entire Hanoi defense effort was concentrated upon his aircraft, Commander Bauer flawlessly piloted his bomber to the objective and commenced the attack. With his aircraft violently buffeted by the concussion of exploding surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft fire, he proceeded to release his weapons in the target area, following which he assisted the bombardier in taking evasive action to avoid several subsequent enemy surface-to-air missiles which were observed to be tracking on his plane. In spite of the heavy enemy opposition, Commander Bauer succeeded in completing his mission and in dealing a significant blow to the North Vietnamese logistics effort. His indomitable courage and perseverance were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander Edward Clark Bauer (NSN: 0-542834/1310), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as pilot of an A-6A jet attack aircraft, while attached to Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX (VA-196), embarked in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64). On 22 August 1967, Commander Bauer demonstrated exceptional skill and devotion to duty in the planning and execution of the first extremely dangerous single plane night radar bombing attack on the strategically vital and heavily defended Hanoi railroad ferry slip. The sensitivity and importance of the mission, the requirement for precise placement of weapons, and the formidable nature of the Hanoi defensive posture placed unusual demands upon his judgment in flight planning and professional ability as a combat airman. He flawlessly piloted his aircraft to the target area and commenced his attack, despite the fact that the entire Hanoi defensive effort was concentrated on his bomber. Although his aircraft was violently buffeted by the concussion of near misses, he resolutely continued his attack, releasing all weapons accurately in the target area. Commander Bauer’s indomitable perseverance and conspicuous gallantry were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.