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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jimmy W. Kilbourne (AFSN: FR-65288), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 602d Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    602d Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jimmy W. Kilbourne (AFSN: FR-65288), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight is Southeast Asia.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    602d Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    July 18, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1459 (September 20, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jimmy W. Kilbourne (AFSN: FR-65288), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 602d Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 18 July 1967.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    602d Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1459 (September 20, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jimmy W. Kilbourne (AFSN: FR-65288), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 602d Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 21 June 1967.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jimmy W. Kilbourne (AFSN: FR-65288), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 602d Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia.