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Alvin
Andrew
Kontrick
May 19, 1941

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Alvin Kontrick graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1966. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    350th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron

    Division:

    Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Alvin Andrew Kontrick (AFSN: FR-3195135), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Pilot of the 350th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over the Republic of Vietnam on 27 July 1968. Lieutenant Kontrick flew a long and arduous mission over hostile areas and under adverse terrain and weather conditions in support of Operation TOAN THANG. Through selfless application of his outstanding professional skill, ingenuity and perseverance, Lieutenant Kontrick was instrumental in the fulfillment of complex and urgent aerial reconnaissance requirements in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Kontrick reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    U.S. Air Force Academy Southeast Asia Plaza of Heroes

    (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 First Lieutenant Alvin A. Kontrick, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Pilot of an EC-47 aircraft of the 350th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in 1967 and 1968, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-100 Fighter Airplane of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in 1967 and 1968, in action over Southeast Asia. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Kontrick has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    355th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    January 20, 1970
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-4402 (October 4, 1970)

    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 Captain Alvin Andrew Kontrick (AFSN: FR-3195135), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 Pilot of the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vitnam, in action near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam, on 20 January 1970. On that date, he was diverted from a pre-planned target to support friendly ground forces who were under fierce attack from hostile soldiers. He remained on target at minimum fuel to provide the needed air cover. His accurate ordnance delivery in close proximity to friendly forces, in marginal weather, and amid moderate automatic weapons and small arms fire turned back the hostile attack and spared numerous casualties. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Kontrick reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.