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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    19th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    November 2, 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 First Lieutenant Dennis R. Magnum (AFSN: FR-83690), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia, on 2 November 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Magnum has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.