(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an RF-101 Voodoo aircraft of the 15th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia on 13 January 1965. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
October 1965 – May 1969
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement as a Prisoner of War while engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in North Vietnam during the period October 1965 to May 1969. In an atmosphere of enemy harassment and brutal treatment, he continued to establish and maintain communications through unusual and ingenious methods, which resulted in American and Allied prisoners presenting a posture of increased resistance to the enemy’s wishes, and, at the same time, improving prisoner morale. By his heroic endeavors and devotion to duty under adverse conditions of his environment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
August 1967
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam during August 1967. The North Vietnamese and interrogators and guards kept constant pressure on this officer through harassment, intimidation, and cruelties from which they hoped to gain information and cooperative participation in their propaganda exercises. This individual heroically resisted their treatment in a manner which served as an inspiration to others in the camp and 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:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 1965 – June 1970
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 1965 to June 1970. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
November 1966
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 Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during November 1966, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Colonel Hall resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 27, 1965 – February 12, 1973
Colonel George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 27, 1965 until his release on February 12, 1973.
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Silver Star
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 Captain George Robert Hall (AFSN: AO-25016), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an RF-101 Pilot over North Vietnam, on 27 September 1965. On that date, Captain Hall masterfully led a flight of two reconnaissance aircraft deep into hostile territory to secure Bomb Damage Assessment photography of vital bridge complexes which had just been struck by fighter aircraft. The locations of these targets necessitated separate passes through a veritable curtain of anti-aircraft fire which guarded all approaches. After successfully leading his flight across the first target, Captain Hall was turning on the second complex when his aircraft was mortally damaged by ground fire. Not to be deterred from his mission, Captain Hall displayed a superior degree of airmanship and aggressiveness as he heroically, and with utter disregard for his own safety, pressed on with the photography run. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Hall has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.