The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Allan Jensen (AFSN: FR-20442/AO-1863453), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A-26 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 26 August 1967. On that date, Colonel Jensen flew his aircraft over a heavily defended area of opposing forces in intense weather and rugged mountainous terrain. Persevering in the face of danger, he relentlessly and effectively aided in neutralizing the hostile forces. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Jensen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
8th Fighter-Bomber SquadronRegiment:
49th Fighter-Bomber GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
March 13, 1952
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 421 (August 21, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Bruce Allan Jensen (AFSN: FR-20442/AO-1863453), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations as a Pilot of an F-84 Thunderjet Fighter Bomber of the 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action over Korea, on 13 March 1952. While on a rail cutting mission near Sanchon, Korea, during inclement weather, Lieutenant Jensen’s aircraft was hit and badly damaged by enemy fire. Ignoring the damage to his aircraft and his own personal safety, Lieutenant Jensen elected to continue the attack rather than return to base leaving his wingman unprotected. Diving through heavy flank and small arms fire, Lieutenant Jensen scored two direct hits on a string of boxcars which caused secondary explosions and fires. Breaking off the target, Lieutenant Jensen’s aircraft was again hit by enemy fire, but he managed to maintain control, rejoin his flight, and return safely to base. Lieutenant Jensen’s aircraft, as a result of the enemy flak and small arms fire, sustained sixty holes. Through his superior pilot skill, high personal courage, and outstanding devotion to duty, Lieutenant Jensen reflected great credit upon himself and the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
505th Air Commando SquadronRegiment:
56th Air Commando WingDivision:
7th Air ForceAction Date:
April 26, 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 Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Allan Jensen (AFSN: FR-20442/AO-1863453), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as pilot of an attack aircraft of the 505th Air Commando Squadron, 56th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in Southeast Asia on 26 April 1967. On that date, Colonel Jensen was engaged in a night armed reconnaissance flight over a heavily-fortified and mountainous area when he detected a hostile forces’ vehicular convoy. Despite a hail of ground fire surrounding his aircraft, the loss of his tactical navigation system, and extremely adverse weather conditions, Colonel Jensen proceeded to attack the convoy and succeeded in destroying it. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Jensen has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
8th Fighter Bomber SquadronRegiment:
49th Fighter Bomber GroupAction Date:
June 28, 1952
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, Special Order G-453 (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 First Lieutenant Bruce Allan Jensen (AFSN: FR-20442/AO-1863453), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy on 28 June 1952. Lieutenant Jensen displayed exceptional leadership and flying ability when he led and directed an attack against a concentration of enemy vehicles near Singosan, Korea. Despite fire from heavy gun positions, immediately before reaching the target, Lieutenant Jensen led his flight through broken cloud formations to the target area. As a result of his leadership, his flight was successful in the mission as part of the 49th Fighter Bomber Group of twenty-four aircraft which was credited with destroying one hundred fifty enemy vehicles, fifty fuel drums, and killing an estimate one hundred fifty enemy troops. There was also a probable destruction of eight automatic weapons positions. Through his outstanding leadership and use of superior combat tactics, Lieutenant Jensen has brought great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.