The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Wayne Denver Hauth (AFSN: FR-56283), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as Pilot of an F-105 aircraft over the Republic of Vietnam on 18 October 1965. On that date, Captain Hauth displayed a high degree of bravery and airmanship while leading a flight of F-105D Fighter-Bombers against a deadly surface-to-air missile site deep within hostile territory. This site and associated anti-aircraft artillery formed the main defenses for a vital industrial complex. Letting down through scattered cloud layers to mountain valleys in order to avoid radar detection, Captain Hauth weaved his way between mountain peaks. His efforts rewarded by achieving a high degree of surprise, he laid his bombs squarely into the target area. Having accomplished his objective, Captain Hauth departed the area in the face of belatedly heavy anti-aircraft fire and with several hostile aircraft in trail but unable to close. Once over open sea, he expended his remaining ammunition in attacking and silencing several hostile armed junks which were in his path. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Hauth reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.