The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain George A. Miklos (AFSN: FR-63074), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 11 August 1967. On that date, Captain Miklos led a flight of four F-105F Thunderchiefs providing protection against surface-to-air missiles for an aerial strike against the Hanoi (Doumer) Highway and Railroad Bridge, the most vital bridge in North Vietnam. Disregarding his own personal safety, Captain Miklos made himself a readily available target to decoy both surface-to-air missiles and hostile MiG aircraft away from the strike force, thereby permitting the strike aircraft to successfully destroy this all important target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Miklos has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.