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 Airman’s Medal to Staff Sergeant John F. Tobey (AFSN: 12673963), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life near Taegu, Korea on 16 August 1968. On that date, Sergeant Tobey, with complete disregard for his own safety, repeatedly left his rescue helicopter in efforts to evacuate flood endangered Korean citizens. He materially assisted in the rescue of more than seventy people, including ten that he carried to safety on his back, one at a time, through thirty yards of a rapidly moving flood swollen river. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Sergeant Tobey has reflected 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 Airman’s Medal to Airman First Class John F. Tobey (AFSN: 12673963), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life near DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 25 March 1967. On that date, Airman Tobey volunteered to be lowered into a mine field to render aid and assistance to a Marine who had stepped on an abandoned mine. Upon reaching the victim, he administered extensive medical aid and prepared the patient in a stokes litter to be hoisted aboard the rescue aircraft. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Airman Tobey reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.