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.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
34th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
August 4, 1967
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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
34th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
August 21, 1967
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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
34th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
October 27, 1967
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving an F-105 Pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action on 27 October 1967, in Southeast Asia. On that date, Major Clausen courageously led a force of twenty F-105s and four F-4s on a mission against a vital railroad and highway bridge near Hanoi. Although a withering barrage of surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft fire inflicted heavy losses upon his force prior to reaching the target, he continued on with determination and skill, inspiring his men to follow him into to complete a successful attack. Before departing, he turned back into the most hazardous area in an attempt to ascertain the location and condition of his downed wingman. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Clausen has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
34th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
September 2, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special orders G-2166 (December 4, 1967)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 George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as an F-105 Pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action on 2 September 1967, over North Vietnam. On that date, major Clausen was the Force Commander leading a strike force of twenty aircraft against a heavily defended rail yard, located thirty-three miles northeast of Hanoi. In spite of extremely adverse weather, intense anti-aircraft fire and a barrage of fourteen surface-to-air missiles, Major Clausen led his force on the attack, resulting in the destruction of numerous pieces of rolling stock and severe damage inflicted on the rail yard. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Clausen has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
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United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelAction Date:
August 26, 1975 – June 30, 1977
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel George Gerald Clausen (AFSN: FR-24929), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Operational Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters NINTH Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, from 26 August 1975 to 30 June 1977. During this period, Colonel Clausen’s inspirational leadership and astute managerial abilities were adeptly employed in this demanding position to significantly improve the operational readiness capabilities of NINTH Air Force units. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Clausen culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country, and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.