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 with Combat “V” to Captain Stephen Lynn Amdor (AFSN: 0-80213), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight over North Vietnam on 26 July 1968. On that date, as an F-100F Forward Air Controller of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, Captain Amdor played a major role in the rescue of a pilot downed by hostile ground fire on the previous day. He made numerous low altitude passes in the face of constant anti-aircraft artillery and automatic weapons fire in order to locate positions of hostile defenses. He then called for armed fighters to silence the threatening guns. While under continuous fire from defending gunners, he skillfully marked firing sites and directed ordnance deliveries. Through his exemplary skill and courage, the hostile defenses were silenced and the rescue helicopter was able to traverse ten miles of formerly well defended territory to rescue the downed airman. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Amdor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 with Combat “V” to Captain Stephen Lynn Amdor (AFSN: 0-80213), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-100F Forward Air Controller of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over North Vietnam on 1 and 2 July 1968. On those dates, Captain Amdor played a major role in the rescue of a pilot downed in a heavily defended area north of the Demilitarized Zone. He repeatedly made low altitude passes in the face of intense ground fire, describing the survivor’s location to the rescue forces and marking the ground fire for the armed fighters. The professional and courageous manner in which he directed the rescue forces was largely responsible for the ultimate success of the rescue. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Amdor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Stephen Lynn Amdor (AFSN: 0-80213), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, in action near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 March 1968. On that date, Lieutenant Amdor was scrambled from alert at Phu Cat Air Base for a night interdiction mission. Confronted with intense hostile ground fire and rugged terrain, Lieutenant Amdor made multiple, low altitude bombing and strafing passes, destroying the target and silencing an anti-aircraft site. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Amdor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Captain Stephen Lynn Amdor (AFSN: 0-80213), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia on 19 June 1968. On that date, Captain Amdor displayed outstanding aerial competence and courageous professionalism in the aggressive pursuance and acquisition of the assigned targets. The tenacity of this officer to attain the objective against formidable defenses is in accord with the highest military objectives. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Amdor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.