The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Captain Richard Dean Goss, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight over the Republic of Vietnam, on 12 July 1964. On that date, while acting as Advisor-Pilot to the Vietnamese Air Force in a fighter bomber aircraft, Captain Goss piloted his aircraft through devastating Viet Cong ground fire on an extremely important mission. The outstanding skill and bravery displayed by Captain Goss was primary factors in the repelling of a Viet Cong attack on a strategic hamlet. During the flight, Captain Goss’ aircraft was struck savagely by ground fire and only through exceptional airmanship was the mission completed successfully. Captain Goss’ heroic actions, airmanship, and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
1st Air Commando SquadronRegiment:
34th Tactical GroupDivision:
13th Air ForceAction Date:
February 6, 1964
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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Richard Dean Goss, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an Advisor-Pilot of a bomber aircraft of the 1st Air Commando Squadron, 34th Tactical Group, THIRTEENTH Air Force, in action over the Republic of Vietnam on 6 February 1964. On that date, Captain Goss flew a close air support mission at minimum altitude over a large concentration of hostile forces who were attacking a friendly village. Although his aircraft sustained severe ground fire, Captain Goss continuously flew low level passes over the Viet Cong attack. Through his courageous and aggressive efforts, the Government of the Republic of Vietnam succeeded in taking effective deterrent actions against the Viet Cong. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Goss has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.