- SURNAME
Connaughton
- FORENAME
John M.
- UNIT
1 Special Operations Wing (Det 2)
- RANK
Captain
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
North Vietnam 1970 (Son Tay)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CITATION:
Silver Star : Captain John M. Connaughton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States as a member of an all-volunteer joint U.S. Army and Air Force raiding force in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed heliborne assault mission to rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war at Son Tay prison in North Vietnam, on 21 November 1970. The personal skill and extreme courage displayed by Captain Connaughton in his gallant actions during the heroic rescue attempt contributed immeasurably to the ultimate effectiveness and tactical success of the mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Connaughton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/46346
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