(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Arthur L. Sidereas, 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 an F-4C Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, in action over Southeast Asia. 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.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Arthur L. Sidereas, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4C Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, in action over Southeast Asia. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
January 18, 1968
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Arthur L. Sidereas, 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 while serving as an F-4C Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over North Vietnam on 18 January 1968. On that date Major Sidereas destroyed hostile antiaircraft guns to allow air rescue of a downed airman. 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.