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Larry
D.
Armstrong
May 12, 1929

–

March 2, 1997

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Major Larry Armstrong, Captains John Corder and Tracey Dorsett and First Lieutenant James Hall also received the Air Force Cross for this mission. Colonel Larry Armstrong retired from the U.S. Air Force on July 1, 1978.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1772 (June 17, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Larry D. Armstrong (AFSN: 0-46119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 24 October 1967.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    December 13, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1423 (May 15, 1968)

    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 Larry D. Armstrong (AFSN: 0-46119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 13 December 1967.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    March 4, 1968
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1470 (May 17, 1968)

    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 Larry D. Armstrong (AFSN: 0-46119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 4 March 1968.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    December 17, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1842 (June 24, 1968)

    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 Major Larry D. Armstrong (AFSN: 0-46119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 17 December 1967.

  • Air Force Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    435th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1968
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-123 (March 27, 1968)

    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 Larry D. Armstrong (0-46119), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Aircraft Commander in the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 8 February 1968. On that date, Major Armstrong led two aircraft against one of the largest, most important, and most heavily defended airfields in North Vietnam. Despite inclement weather, Major Armstrong descended to extremely low altitude for a visual high-speed run across the airfield. Although faced with a barrage of withering anti-aircraft artillery fire, Major Armstrong remained as top cover and directed the rescue effort, which expeditiously recovered two downed airmen. As a result of his actions, Major Armstrong was successful in neutralizing a threat to Free World forces in Southeast Asia. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of hostile forces, Major Armstrong reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.