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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Gary Dean Bebber (AFSN: FV-3178799), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Navigator over North Vietnam on 18 December 1967. On that date, despite intense and accurate ground fire, Lieutenant Bebber’s skill and persistence were paramount in obtaining the assigned military objective in the presence of hostile fire. To successfully accomplish the tasked objective, he was subjected to continuous hostile anti-aircraft, missile and MiG threat through the most heavily defended area yet encountered in aerial combat. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Bebber reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    December 14, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1380 (1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Gary Dean Bebber (AFSN: FV-3178799), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Navigator over North Vietnam on 14 December 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Bebber’s skill and persistence were paramount in obtaining the assigned military objective in the presence of hostile action. To successfully accomplish the objective, he was subjected to continuous hostile anti-aircraft, missile and MiG threats through the most heavily defended area yet encountered in aerial combat. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Bebber reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    November 19, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-226 (January 19, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Gary Dean Bebber (AFSN: FV-3178799), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an RF-4C Navigator in the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action over North Vietnam, on 19 November 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Bebber displayed outstanding aerial competence and courageous professionalism in the aggressive pursuance and acquisition of the assigned targets. The tenacity of Lieutenant Bebber to attain the objective against formidable defenses is in accord with the highest military standards. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Bebber has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.