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Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Senior Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    9th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    March 1 – September 25, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force (PACAF), Special Order G-2043 (November 19, 1967)

    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 Senior Master Sergeant Arthur F. Yarbrough (AFSN: AF-18254430), United States Air Force, for meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia from 1 March 1967 to 25 September 1967. During this period, he consistently demonstrated his professional ability, sound judgment, and great enthusiasm to overcome the many involved problems associated with countering aggression. His superb performance and significant contributions assisted materially in the success and effectiveness of United States military operations in Southeast Asia. The exemplary leadership, personal endeavor, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Yarbrough reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.