The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Robert Raymond Dyczkowski (AFSN: FV-3066101), United States Air Force (Reserve), for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 23 April 1966. On that date, Captain Dyczkowski volunteered to participate in a flight of four F-105D Thunderchiefs tasked to attack and destroy a key railroad bridge vital to the North Vietnamese war effort. Flying in the number two position as the flight made its high speed, low level dash to the target, Captain Dyczkowski witnessed the flight leader go down from a hail of anti-aircraft fire. Pressing on in spite of the great danger to his personal safety, Captain Dyczkowski doggedly persevered through the murderous flak and delivered his bombs on target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Dyczkowski has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.