(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving as an A-1 Skyraider Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia on 13 April 1972. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving as an A-1 Skyraider Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
April 26 – 27, 1972
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 26 April 1972 to 27 April 1972. During this period, Lieutenant Carlsen volunteered to escort rescue helicopters to an extremely hostile, heavily populated industrial center of North Vietnam in an attempt to recover an American aircrew member downed by ground fire. Despite particularly adverse weather conditions which forced him to fly within range of active, sophisticated air defense positions and heavy concentrations of antiaircraft artillery, Lieutenant Carlsen, with complete disregard for personal safety, deliberately and repeatedly exposed his slow-moving aircraft to aid immeasurably in directing and protecting the vulnerable rescue helicopters during the successful recovery. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Carlsen has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Eighth Award of the Legion of Merit to First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Legion of Merit to First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 LieutenantBatallion:
1st Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 First Lieutenant Robert B. Carlsen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Tactical Pilot of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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.