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Richard
Manford
Baughn
1923

–

Richard Baughn received his wings and commission in the Army Air Forces in 1944. After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, credited with destroying on enemy airplane in aerial combat, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    388th Combat Support Group

    Action Date:

    September 18, 1966
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order No. G-374 (March 14, 1967)

    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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Manford Baughn (AFSN: FR-25705), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-105 Pilot with the 388th Combat Support Group, near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 18 September 1966. On that date, while leading a flight of four F-105s against an extremely heavily defended railroad and highway bridge, Colonel Baughn continued on to the target despite the fact he was continuously under intense artillery fire, subjected to numerous SA-2 missile attacks and attacked by hostile aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Baughn has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Manford Baughn (AFSN: FR-25705), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot , in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Manford Baughn (AFSN: FR-25705), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy Defense AttachŽ of the Defense AttachŽ Office, Saigon, Republic of Vietnam, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Baughn culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    13th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Manford Baughn (AFSN: FR-25705), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commander of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia, in 1966. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Manford Baughn (AFSN: FR-25705), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot , in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.