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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Glenn Carlyle Nye (AFSN: 1758-A), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Nye, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    34th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    August 14, 1950

    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 27 (January 15, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Colonel Glenn Carlyle Nye (AFSN: 1758-A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations as Pilot of a B-26C Invader Attack Bomber with the 34th Bombardment Squadron, 17th Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in action in Korea, on 14 August 1950. Leading a formation of ten B-26 type aircraft in a daylight bombing mission deep into enemy territory, Colonel Nye displayed outstanding airmanship and skill in leading his formation over hazardous terrain and through marginal weather to an enemy airfield in North Korea. While flying at medium altitude under intense fire from enemy automatic and heavy antiaircraft weapons fire, Colonel Nye’s aircraft sustained serious battle damage, but despite the imminent possibility of loss of one engine, Colonel Nye elected to remain with his formation. Under his able leadership, the formation dropped almost twenty-four tons of bombs which formed thirty-five large craters on the main runway, depriving the enemy the use of an important operational base. Through his high personal courage, flying ability and exemplary devotion to duty, Colonel Nye reflected great credit upon himself, the FIFTH Air Force, and the United States Air Force.