(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conrad Emanuel Mattson (AFSN: AO-758830/FR-34285), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of a F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conrad Emanuel Mattson (AFSN: AO-758830/FR-34285), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of a F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

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 Captain Conrad Emanuel Mattson (AFSN: AO-758830/FR-34285), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against enemies of the United Nations while serving as a Fighter Pilot of a F-86 Sabrejet of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea on 30 April 1952. While leading an element of F-86’s on a patrol over an area close to Antung, four MiG’s were sighted flying below at four o’clock. Diving with his wingman a vicious attack was initiated. As Captain Mattson came into range his wingman broke right to engage a second MiG that was pressing from the rear. After the second MiG was covered Captain Mattson, realizing he was protected by his wingman, closed for the kill. Firing at close range, hits were scored around the wing area and pieces started to fly from the MiG at 7,000 feet. Breaking immediately, Captain Mattson swung around to cover his wingman as he pressed in for the second kill. The courageous devotion to duty and superlative airmanship demonstrated on this occasion typifies Captain Mattson’s four and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.