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 Glenn A. Griffith (AFSN: FR-57966/AO-3069804), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North Vietnam on 12 August 1967. On that date, Major Griffith helped destroy a surface-to-air missile site, helped prevent a missile attack on a large friendly strike force and at great personal risk came to the aid of two stricken aircraft by attacking two unfriendly aircraft. This was accomplished while under attack by four surface-to-air missile sites, and intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Griffith has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.



