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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    56th Special Operations Wing

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    November 30, 1972

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Harold Louis Mischler, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as a tactical air pilot of Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 30 November 1972. On that date, Captain Mischler flew his aircraft under adverse weather conditions and thro ugh intense ground fire in support of free world forces. He continually flew passes through heavy and accurate antiaircraft and small arms fire to accurately mark the target, causing heavy damages against the opposing hostile positions and targets. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. By his gallantry and devotion to duty in the dedication of his service to his country, Captain Mischler has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.