Recipients

Alfred Jeannotte

Alfred Jeanotte served as an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy, trained as an Aircraft Metalsmith, during World War II. He left active duty after…
Michael Fish
James Brickel

James Brickel graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1952. During the Vietnam War, F-105 pilot Captain Merlyn Dethlefsen was awarded the…
William Boyd

William Boyd enlisted in the Army Air forces Aviation Cadet Program in World War II. Although he did not participate in any combat assignments in…
Richard Brims

Richard Brims Graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1971. He was Pilot of “Knife 51” during the Mayaguez…
Ralph Brower

Ralph Brower received his commission through the ROTC Program. In Vietnam the Senior Pilot of Jolly Green 26 (66-13279) was Captain Gerald O. Young. Captain…
Jacksel Broughton

Jacksel Broughton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He flew combat during two tours of duty in the Korean…
Warner Britton

Warner Britton entered the Army Air Forces’ Aviation Cadet Program during World War II, and flew 81 combat missions in the Southwest Pacific area. During…
Delbert Fleener
Melvin Killian

Melvin Killian enlisted in the Iowa National Guard nearly two years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, and subsequently attended Army Infantry Officer Candidate School…
Earl Cobeil

Earl Cobeil received his commission through the Air Force ROTC program. During the Vietnam War he was captured after his F-105 was shot down on…
Charles Engle

Charles Engle received his commission through the Air Force ROTC program at Purdue University. Eight months after his Air Force Cross action, he was Killed…