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 Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadrons at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, over North Vietnam on 7 October 1967. On that date, Captain Andrews was a member of a twenty aircraft strike force, ordered to strike a high priority military target in North Vietnam. Despite intense anti-aircraft fire and numerous surface-to-air missiles, Captain Andrews dropped his ordnance with unerring accuracy which resulted in numerous rail cuts. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Andrews 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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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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34th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
October 17, 1967
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 with Combat “V” to Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadrons at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, over North Vietnam on or about 17 October 1967. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Alexander reflect 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:
October 17, 1967 – March 14, 1973
Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from October 17, 1967 until his release on March 14, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, for meritorious service while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.