The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot in Southeast Asia on 12 March 1968. On that date, Captain Jefcoat flew on a night fire suppression mission southwest of Khe Sanh. Confronted with intense hostile ground fire and rugged terrain, Captain Jefcoat made multiple low altitude bombing and strafing passes without the aid of flares, which destroyed two antiaircraft sites and silenced two more. Captain Jefcoat’s outstanding courage and aggressiveness suppressed the hostile ground fire and made it possible for the following flights to complete their missions safely. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jefcoat 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-117 (1968)(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 Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot with the 416th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968 and as an F-100 pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. 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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Prisoner of War Medal
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United States Air ForceRank:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 27, 1972 – March 29, 1973
Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 27, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction 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 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot with the 416th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968 and as an F-100 pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. 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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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1972 – March 1973
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 Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 1972 to March 1973. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot with the 416th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968 and as an F-100 pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction 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 a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot with the 416th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968 and as an F-100 pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-2001 (1968)(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 to Major Carl Herbert Jefcoat (AFSN: 0-68421), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot with the 416th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968 and as an F-100 pilot with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. 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.