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 Frederick Gregory Tolman (AFSN: FV-3024689), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot in Southeast Asia on 17 January 1967. On that date, Major Tolman was a member of a flight directed to strike a heavily defended major railroad yard. Despite an attack by hostile interceptors, high threat of surface-to-air missiles and heavy defensive fire in the target area Major Tolman successfully delivered his ordnance on the assigned target in marginal weather conditions heavily damaging it. The interdiction of this vital rail yard severely hampered the flow of supplies and steel from a major industrial center and greatly complicated the hostile re-supply effort. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Tolman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-680 (May 13, 1967)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 with Combat “V” to Major Frederick Gregory Tolman (AFSN: FV-3024689), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot in Southeast Asia on 20 January 1967. On that date, Major Tolman was a member of a strike force of fighter-bombers attempting to hinder the storage capacity along rail lines transporting materials to South Vietnam. Determined to drop his flak suppression weapons on targets posing the greatest threat to flights behind him, Major Tolman performed courageous aerial maneuvers which greatly jeopardized his life. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Tolman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
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355th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
April 19, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force: Special Orders G-1046 (July 20, 1967)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 Major Frederick Gregory Tolman (AFSN: FV-3024689), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as the Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia on 19 April 1967. On that date, Major Tolman was the element leader of a flight of fighter-bombers scheduled to strike an important army barracks in a heavily defended area. As Major Tolman’s flight approached the target, they were attacked by six hostile interceptors. While his flight leader broke into the attacking aircraft, Major Tolman completed a devastating bomb run. Major Tolman then established a MiGCAP to protect a strike for inbound to the same target. On two occasions, Major Tolman drove off hostile interceptors which were attempting to attack his flight leader while the flight leader was attacking other aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Tolman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
355th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
June 11, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1327 (August 24, 1967)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 Major Frederick Gregory Tolman (AFSN: FV-3024689), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia on 11 June 1967. As Deputy Force Commander for the mission and as element leader of his particular flight he contributed directly to the success of the mission, and through repeated acts of bravery and flying skill enabled his flight to escape a deadly attack by enemy surface-to-air missiles and MiG-21 interceptors. At the height of the battle Major Tolman fearlessly attacked a flak site, diverting its fire from his already crippled flight leader, to himself. He continued this strafing pass and destroyed the site enabling his flight leader to return successfully. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Tolman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-594 (April 24, 1967)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 Frederick Gregory Tolman (AFSN: FV-3024689), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 21 January 1967. On that date, Major Tolman was a member of the first flight to successfully attack a major bridge on a key hostile supply network. Preceding flights on the same date had been forced to turn back prior to the target due to the heavy defenses but Major Tolman proceeded to the target area and successfully interdicted the target despite intense hostile ground fire. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Tolman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.