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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 Clyde Walter Carter (AFSN: FR-55794), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-100 Pilot near Huong My, Republic of Vietnam, on 13 March 1967. On that date, Captain Carter was scrambled from the Bien Hoa alert pad to provide night close air support to the Special Forces Camp and friendly village at Huong My under heavy attack by three Viet Cong battalions. Despite heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire Captain Carter made repeated low level passes in darkness within 300 feet of the ground to deliver his ordnance precisely upon the hostile positions. His courageous attacks made in the dark without the aid of flares, broke the Viet Cong attack and saved the beleaguered friendly village. His keen perception of the delicate ground situation and his timely and accurate ordnance deliveries repulsed the Viet Cong attack and saved an untold number of friendly lives. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Captain Carter has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    90th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-530 (April 11, 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 Captain Clyde Walter Carter (AFSN: FR-55794), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot assigned to the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 8 November 1966. On that date, Captain Carter and his flight were called upon to lend Close Air Support to the U.S. Army forces engaged in close combat with the Viet Cong in Operation ATTLEBORO, near Tay Ninh City, Republic of Vietnam. Captain Carter demonstrated the highest caliber of professionalism and accuracy as he repeatedly delivered his ordnance against the Viet Cong within 25 meters of the friendly positions. Captain Carter’s actions came at a time when the American forces were under heavy attack by one North Vietnamese Battalion and one Viet Cong Battalion. His accurate and timely deliveries saved an untold number of American lives, and contributed significantly to the greatest victory yet experienced by Free World Forces in Vietnam. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Carter reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.