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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1951
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 69 (September 6, 1952)

    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 Second Lieutenant William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while flying a combat mission in support of the United Nations Forces on 17 October 1951. As element leader in a flight of F-80 type aircraft on an armed reconnaissance mission near Yul-li, Korea, Lieutenant Augsburger was flying top cover for the first element when he sighted two enemy anti-aircraft guns. He immediately led his element in attacks against these guns until both were destroyed. Later, flying at extremely low altitude, he sighted what appeared to be a number of tire tracks leading into a village. He notified the first element of his discovery and led the second element in to attack the village. On his first strafing pass, he started a large petroleum, oil and lubrication fire which burned intensely and spread to other warehouses. He led the flight and pressed the attack on pass after pass until all ammunition had been expended. As a result, eight petroleum, oil and lubrication fires were started and spread rapidly to adjoining buildings indicating the destruction of vital supplies and the destruction of numerous buildings and enemy equipment. By his alertness and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Augsburger has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    388th Combat Support Group

    Action Date:

    December 4, 1966
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-288 (February 22, 1967)

    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 William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 4 December 1966. On that date, Major Augsburger attacked a high priority target despite concentrated accurate ground fire and continuous surface-to-air missile warnings. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he delivered his ordnance with unerring accuracy causing extensive damage. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Augsburger reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    388th Combat Support Group

    Action Date:

    February 4, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-559 (April 15, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 388th Combat Support Group in Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    34th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    March 10, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1093 (July 26, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William Elias Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919/AO-1912199), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 10 March 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    388th Combat Support Group

    Action Date:

    January 18, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order No. G-374 (March 14, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William E. Augsburger (AFSN: FR-26919), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 388th Combat Support Group, in Southeast Asia, on 18 January 1967.