- SURNAME
Gochnauer
- FORENAME
James R.
- UNIT
1 Special Operations Wing
- RANK
Major
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
North Vietnam 1970 (Son Tay)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
"Grochnauer" in one source
CITATION:
Silver Star : Major James R. Gochnauer, 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 Major Grochnauer 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, Major Grochnauer has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/47331
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