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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 Alonzo Lunan Ferguson, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, FAR EAST Air Forces, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 12 August 1967. On that date, Major Ferguson successfully led a major strike force of fighter-bombers which destroyed a vital highway and railroad bridge despite adverse weather, several surface-to-air missile attacks and hostile ground fire from numerous sites. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Major Ferguson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Alonzo Lunan Ferguson, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ferguson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    355th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    October 9, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. 10 (January 2, 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major Alonzo Lunan Ferguson, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, FAR EAST Air Forces, in action over North Vietnam, on 9 October 1967. On that date, Major Ferguson was leading a force of fighter-bombers on a combined mission against a hostile transportation link and hostile interceptor aircraft. As he prepared to roll-in on the assigned target, Major Ferguson suddenly spotted a hostile surface-to-air missile site and through his outstanding airmanship repositioned his element for a proper delivery, and, courageously electing to send the remainder of his force onto the assigned target, Major Ferguson left the protection of the other flights, dove down through the intense barrages of flak, and successfully destroyed several missiles already poised on their launchers. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Ferguson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.