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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    44th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    October 27, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force (PACAF), Special Order G-523 (February 17, 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Ramon R. Balut, Jr. (AFSN: FR-3135427), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia, on 27 October 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Balut has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.