(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Karl T. Bame (AFSN: 0-3152244), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in Southeast Asia on 25 August 1968. 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 and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-105 (May 11, 1971)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 Captain Karl T. Bame (AFSN: 0-3152244), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force at Dak Seang Special Forces Camp, Republic of Vietnam, from 2 April 1970 to 8 April 1970. During this period, Captain Crist was called upon to execute emergency re-supply airdrops to the besieged Special Forces Camp which was surrounded by heavily fortified hostile gun positions. With the greatest disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Crist repeatedly flew through intense hostile ground and antiaircraft fire to successfully airdrop gravely needed supplies to the defenders of the Camp. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Bame has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.