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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Airman First Class Charles Wesley Heiges, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in Southeast Asia on 2 March 1971. His 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 Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Airman First Class

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Airman First Class Charles Wesley Heiges, Jr., 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 in 1971.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Airman First Class

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Airman First Class Charles Wesley Heiges, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia in 1971.