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 Robert F. Grubb, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs, assigned to attack the largest and most important airfield in North Vietnam, on 18 November 1967. Flying through an extremely accurate and lethal barrage of surface to air missiles and heavy anti-aircraft fire, Major Grubb delivered his ordnance precisely on the assigned target. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert F. Grubb, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of a flight F-105 Thunderchiefs, assigned to attack a lucrative target near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 19 January 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert F. Grubb, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as an F-105 Flight Leader, in action against the enemy over North Vietnam on 5 January 1968. Despite intense target defenses and a battle damaged aircraft, Major Grubb continued his attack and delivered his ordnance precisely on target. Again disregarding his own personal safety, he returned to the virulent environment to the target area to aid a stricken flight member. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert F. Grubb, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Flight Leader for a force of four F-105 Thunderchiefs, in action against a vital railroad and highway bridge in the vicinity of Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 15 December 1967. Major Grubb struck the target with devastating results. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 to Major Robert F. Grubb, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a member of a force of twenty-four F-105 Thunderchiefs assigned to attack the largest and most important highway and railroad bridge in North Vietnam on 18 December 1967. Flying through withering anti-aircraft fire and a heavy barrage of surface-to-air missiles, Major Grubb delivered his ordnance precisely on the bridge, dropping one span. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.