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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 Major (Air Corps) Horace E. Bamburg (ASN: 0-789285), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. 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

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    XIX Tactical Air Command

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XIX Tactical Air Command, General Orders No. 36 (October 1, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Air Corps) Horace E. Bamburg (ASN: 0-789285), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the XIX Tactical Air Command, during World War II. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Captain Bamburg, 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.