(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, 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 Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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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
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
357th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Tuy Hoa Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
1966 – 1967
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, 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 Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
357th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
355th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Tuy Hoa Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
1966 – 1967
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, 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 Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Fighter-Bomber GroupAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, in Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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 United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wayne and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
357th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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 United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Fighter-Bomber GroupAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, in Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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 United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
56th Special Operations WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 56th Special Operations Wing, in Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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 United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
56th Special Operations WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 56th Special Operations Wing, in Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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 United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, as Commanding Officer of the 2d Aircraft Delivery Group from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wayne culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
357th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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 United States Air Force.