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 First Lieutenant William Grover Barring Flood, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F-4C Pilot of the 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 3 September 1966. On that date, Lieutenant Flood conducted a night strike on a vital supply and storage area of the hostile force in a highly defended area. With complete disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Flood continued the attack in the face of intense defenses to deliver ordnance on the target, completely destroying the target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Flood has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelAction Date:
June 14, 1985 – January 31, 1988
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 William Grover Barring Flood, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director of Applications and Director of Applications, Deputy Chief of Staff/Electronic Warfare (Green Flag), United States Air Force Tactical Air Warfare Center, Elgin Air Force Base, Florida, from 14 June 1985 to 31 January 1988. During this period, Colonel Flood aggressively implemented a series of projects with an overarching theme of improving electronic combat integration in support of large joint contingency operations. His dynamic leadership, keen foresight, and innovative approach to management resulted in significant improvements to the Green Flag exercise program and accelerated the completion of important tactics development and evaluation projects conducted with the Tactical Air Forces’ key electronic combat assets. Colonel Flood was the driving force responsible for developing the Air Force’s Drone Roadmap and for initiating the test nomination selected by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to assess joint electromagnetic interference. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Flood culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and 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 LieutenantBatallion:
433d Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
August 16, 1966
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-443 (1967)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 William Grover Barring Flood, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F4C Pilot of the 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 16 August 1966. On that date, Lieutenant Flood was flying as number one in a flight of four F4C’s assigned to strike a vital hostile petroleum storage area in a highly defended area. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Flood continued the attack in the face of intense defenses to deliver ordnance on the target. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Flood reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.