(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Keith Russell Heggen (AFSN: FR-3033939), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 pilot with the 340th Bomb Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Heggen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 21, 1972 – December 26, 1972
Lieutenant Colonel Keith Russell Heggen (AFSN: FR-3033939), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 21, 1972 until his death in captivity on or about December 26, 1972.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
340th Bombardment SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 Lieutenant Colonel Keith Russell Heggen (AFSN: FR-3033939), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 pilot with the 340th Bomb Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Heggen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.