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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Robert G. Bolinder (ASN: 0-747196), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as an Observer with the 422d Night Fighter Squadron, NINTH Air Force, while flying patrol over allied ground forces east of the Rhine River on 16 December 1944. His aircraft established contact with an enemy aircraft. After a twisting, weaving chase in the midnight sky, his fighter pulled within 100 feet, dead astern of the enemy Focke-Wulf 190, it’s 20 millimeter guns hitting the enemy plane and sending it flaming to the ground. 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 and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    422d Night Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 166 (August 25, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Robert G. Bolinder (ASN: 0-747196), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as an Observer with the 422d Night Fighter Squadron, NINTH Air Force, while flying patrol over allied ground forces in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. 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 and the United States Army Air Forces.