The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Albert William Foster, III, United States Air Force, for meritorious service as Assistant Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Pararescue/Recovery Section and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Unit Operations Scheduling Section, 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, while engaged in ground operations against an opposing armed force from 14 January 1968 to 14 November 1968. During this period, Sergeant Foster’s meticulous attention to detail, coupled with his administrative and planning talents were responsible for the continued excellence of these important squadron functions. The exemplary leadership, personal endeavor, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Foster in these responsible positions reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Sponsored by:
Awards Received
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Silver Star
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Airman Second Class Albert William Foster, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pararescue Technician in the Republic of Vietnam.
-
Silver Star
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Airman Second Class Albert William Foster, III, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near A Shau, Republic of Vietnam, on 9 March 1966. On that date, Airman Foster performed as a Pararescue Specialist aboard a rescue helicopter which flew through a hail of continuous and intense ground fire to aid in the rescue of downed U.S. Air Force aircrew members holding out in their crashed aircraft only forty meters from Viet Cong positions. By his selfless participation in this courageous and aggressive action in the face of overwhelming odds, Airman Foster was instrumental in saving the lives of three seriously wounded airmen. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Foster has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Airman Second ClassAction Date:
October 23, 1965
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 Airman Second Class Albert William Foster, III, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pararescue Technician near DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 23 October 1965. On that date, Airman Foster, while encountering hostile ground fire, repeatedly went into an unsecured area to evacuate and provide medical aid to eight critically wounded Marines by hoisting them individually 200 feet through the jungle growth. This courageous act resulted in saving the lives of at least two of the men, and relieving each man from the considerable discomfort and probable loss of life in a long trek through the jungle. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Airman Foster reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.