Joseph Madden served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. Discharged after the war, he completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of California before entering Officer Candidate School with the U.S. Air Force earning his commission and his wings.
Sponsored by:
Joseph
B.
Madden
September 5, 1925
–
July 31, 1983
Cemetery:
Beal Memorial Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Air Force Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
November 11, 1967
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an O-1 aircraft of the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, serving as Tactical Air Liaison Officer with the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (U.S. Army), in action at Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, from 7 November 1967 to 11 November 1967. On these dates, Major Madden flew his unarmed O-1 Birddog aircraft in support of friendly forces engaged in defense of their beleaguered fire support base. Despite intense, accurately directed hostile fire which damaged his aircraft, Major Madden, with undaunted determination, indomitable courage, and superior professional skill controlled over one hundred close air support sorties that resulted in the neutralization of a hostile battalion. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of hostile forces, Major Madden reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), 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 in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), 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 in Southeast Asia.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, Vietnam
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Dak To Air Base, Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia. Major Madden’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Dak To Air Base, Vietnam
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Joseph B. Madden (AFSN: 0-23814), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Dak To Air Base, Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia. Major Madden’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.