The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over Southeast Asia, Republic of Vietnam on 4 August 1967. On that date, Major Clausen was mission commander of “War Hawk” flight. The objective of his twenty aircraft strike force mission was the destruction or neutralization of a vastly diversified and highly sophisticated network of radar controlled anti-aircraft defenses surround areas of the hostile forces. As a result of his skillful leadership and expert navigation, and the full awareness of the danger in attacking a flak site, Major Clausen directed and delivered his ordnance accurately and effectively. He then assembled his flight in minimum time and led them to safety. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Clausen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 30 April 1967. On that date, Major Clausen was a member of “Locust” flight and was ordered to strike a heavily defended target in North Vietnam. Flying through a devastating barrage of anti-aircraft fire, Major Clausen made successive strikes on hostile positions resulting in their destruction and setting off numerous secondary explosions. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Clausen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Major George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over North Vietnam on 21 August 1967. On that date, Major Clausen was a member of a flight assigned to strike a heavily defended railroad yard located in North Vietnam. In spite of adverse weather, intense anti-aircraft fire, and two surface-to-air missiles launched at the flight, Major Clausen pressed the attack and accurately released his ordnance on the target, resulting in the destruction of numerous pieces of rolling stock and inflicting severe damage to the rail yard. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Clausen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.