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 Paul F. Koeltzow (AFSN: 0-46586), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam on 23 August 1967. On that date, Major Koeltzow was a member of the lead flight in a force of thirty-two aircraft directed to attack and destroy a heavily defended rail yard located in the Republic of Vietnam. Despite repeated attacks by hostile aircraft, and an intense barrage of anti-aircraft fire, Major Koeltzow placed his ordnance directly on the target, inflicting severe damage to the rail yard. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Koeltzow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Paul F. Koeltzow (AFSN: 0-46586), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam on 4 August 1967. On that date, Major Koeltzow was a member of a flight of F-105’s ordered to strike the anti-aircraft defenses surrounding an important target complex located near Hanoi, North Vietnam. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire that violently buffeted his aircraft, Major Koeltzow pressed his attack and released his ordnance, destroying an entrenched gun emplacement. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Koeltzow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.