(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major Jack Williamson Bomar (AFSN: AO-17333354), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

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 Major Jack Williamson Bomar (AFSN: AO-17333354), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 41st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia, on 4 February 1967. On that date, Major Bomar navigated an electronic countermeasures support aircraft into an extremely hazardous area to suppress radar controlled anti-aircraft artillery and surface to air missiles in support of strike aircraft. Aware of the possibility of lethal missile sites and hostile aircraft in the area where poor radar returns and frequent course changes made navigation exceptionally difficult. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Bomar has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.