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 Forrest B. Fenn (AFSN: 0-31233), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-100 pilot in Southeast Asia on 20 December 1968. On that date, Major Fenn and his flight were scheduled to attack and destroy hostile truck routes and supply locations. While on his second pass over the target area, Major Fenn sustained numerous hits to his aircraft, some of which shattered his canopy resulting in facial laceration. Instead of heading for a safe area in which to eject, Major Fenn elected to remain in the target area to mark the hostile gun positions with cannon fire so that the remainder of the flight could silence its intense fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Fenn has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-3154 (October 17, 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 Forrest B. Fenn (AFSN: 0-31233), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 Pilot in the Republic of Vietnam on 25 July 1968. On that date, Major Fenn displayed outstanding aerial competence and courageous professionalism in the aggressive pursuance and acquisition of the assigned targets. The tenacity of this officer to attain the objective against formidable defenses is in accord with the highest military objectives. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Fenn reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-2884 (September 19, 1968)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Forrest B. Fenn (AFSN: 0-31233), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot near Hue, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 June 1968. On that date, Major Fenn attacked a fortified village containing an estimated force of sixty North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Major Fenn, after delivering all bombs precisely on target, made repeated strafing passes at very low altitudes to draw fire away from friendly wounded personnel who had been pinned down by the hostile forces. With all ammunition expended Major Fenn continued to make dry passes until the friendly forces were rescued and returned to a safe area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Fenn reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.