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William
S.
Thompson

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 6

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ranger (CVA-61)

    Action Date:

    December 14, 1967
    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander William S. Thompson, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 14 December 1967 as Commanding Officer of Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SIX, embarked in U.S.S. RANGER (CVA-61).

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 6

    Division:

    U.S.S. Constellation (CVA-64)

    Action Date:

    November 6, 1966
    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander William S. Thompson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 6 November 1966, as a pilot in Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SIX, embarked in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64).

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 6

    Division:

    U.S.S. Constellation (CVA-64)

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1966
    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander William S. Thompson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 3 July 1966, as a pilot in Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SIX, embarked in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64).