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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    6th Aerial Port Squadron

    Division:

    Clark Air Force Base, Republic of the Philippines

    Action Date:

    April 29, 1975

    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 Staff Sergeant Guy T. Fagan, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed force while serving with Detachment 6, 6th Aerial Port Squadron Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines , in action against the enemy at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 29 April 1975. Amidst heavy artillery, rocket firepower, panic stricken Vietnamese Air Force pilots and refugees, he steadfastly maintained his post to provide essential communications, and personally removed live ordinance from the runway, thereby preventing loss of life and aircraft, and enabling numerous aircraft departures from the besieged Tan Son Nhut Airfield during the emergency evacuation operations. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Fagan has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.