(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain James F. Bartsch (ASN: FV-3102987), 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, in 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Bartsch has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Captain James F. Bartsch (ASN: FV-3102987), 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 18 December 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Bartsch has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

(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 James F. Bartsch (ASN: FV-3102987), 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 14 October 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Bartsch has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain James F. Bartsch (ASN: FV-3102987), 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, in 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Bartsch has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.