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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John R. Gibbons, Jr. (AFSN: FR-72530), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    13th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2198 (December 9, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John R. Gibbons, Jr. (AFSN: FR-72530), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 16 June 1967.