- SURNAME
Gargus
- FORENAME
John
- UNIT
1 Special Operations Wing (Det 2)
- RANK
Major
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
North Vietnam 1970 (Son Tay)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CITATION:
Silver Star : 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 Major John Gargus, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing enemy armed force during the Prisoner of War search and rescue operation at Son Tay, North Vietnam, on 21 November 1970. On that date, Major Gargus participated as Lead Navigator in a combat flight which led a force into Son Tay. In the face of heavy enemy anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missile fire, Major Gargus skillfully managed all navigational systems and equipment to insure precise navigation and accurate timing on target which were essential for completion of this dangerous mission. As a result of Major Gargus' heroic efforts, the force arrived at Son Tay without incident, the enemy ground forces were completely surprised, and the mission was successfully completed. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Gargus has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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