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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    March 29, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-1177 (August 10, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Clarence Kough, Jr. (AFSN: FR-47058), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 29 March 1967. On that date, Major Kough led a flight on a strike of a strategic railroad bridge in North Vietnam. Diving on the target through severe visibility restrictions and a devastating cover of anti-aircraft and automatic weapons fire, Major Kough placed his ordnance directly on the target resulting in its complete destruction. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Kough reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    January 18, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-24 (January 3, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Clarence Kough, Jr. (AFSN: FR-47058), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 18 January 1967. On that date, Major Kough was a member of a flight of four F-105 aircraft on a strike against a vital railroad bridge. With complete disregard for his personal safety in the face of one of the most devastating and accurate anti-aircraft barrages of the conflict, Major Kough attacked the target and shared in its destruction. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Kough reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    April 25, 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 with Combat “V” to Major Clarence Kough, Jr. (AFSN: FR-47058), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 25 April 1967. On that date, Major Kough aggressively and with extraordinary bravery, pressed his attack through an extremely intense and deadly anti-aircraft barrage to strike his target with unerring accuracy. His actions exemplify the very highest standards of bravery and professional ability. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Kough reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    February 4, 1967

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Clarence Kough, Jr. (AFSN: FR-47058), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967. On that date, Major Kough was a member of a flight of four F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967. On that date, Major Kough was a member of a flight of four F-105 aircraft on a strike against a vital army supply depot. With complete disregard for his personal safety in the face of intense ground fire and accompanying threats of surface-to-air missiles and MiG aircraft, Major Kough attacked the target and shared in its destruction. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Kough reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    34th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    May 14, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air force, Special Order G-1130 (August 3, 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 the Silver Star to Major Clarence Kough, Jr. (AFSN: FR-47058), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Pilot of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 14 May 1967. On that date, Major Kough was the Mission Commander of a force of twenty-eight aircraft ordered to strike the Ha Dong Barracks and Storage Area. Although handicapped by hazardous weather conditions and repeated attacks by hostile aircraft, Major Kough directed the attack of this strategic target through a barrage of surface-to-air missiles and heavy anti-aircraft fire. After dropping his ordnance precisely on target, Major Kough reformed his flight and directed the attack on a hostile aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Kough has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.