The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain John Daniel Haney, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an A-1E Skyraider Pilot of the 602d Fighter Squadron (Commando), in action in Southeast Asia on 24 May 1967. On that date, Captain Haney attacked one of the most important and heavily defended targets in Southeast Asia. With unwavering courage, determination, and complete disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Haney pressed his attack despite intense and accurate fire from all quadrants and completely destroyed a very important target complex. Captain Haney’s unhesitating acceptance of peril and positive skillful actions in this extremely dangerous situation demonstrate the highest standards of conduct in a combat situation. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Haney has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain John Daniel Haney, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an A-1E Pilot of the 602d Fighter Squadron (Commando), in action in Southeast Asia on 6 January 1967. On that date, Captain Haney’s flight of Douglas A-1E Skyraiders was diverted to the support of a beleaguered, vital outpost being overrun b y hostile ground forces. Operating in extremely hazardous weather conditions, and in the face of intense and determined automatic weapons fire, Captain Haney made repeated low level, devastating attacks upon the hostile troops. Ignoring repeated hits upon his aircraft, he voluntarily exposed himself to further hazard by firing his ordnance singly until his flight was relieved by other Skyraiders. His disregard for his personal safety and repeated, accurate weapons deliver gained valuable time in which ground forces could coordinate their positions and thoroughly demoralize the attacking hostile forces. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Haney has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.