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| CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO JAMES E. PLEIMAN |
Airman Second Class James E. Pleiman distinguished himself by gallantry in
connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North
Vietnam on 1 November 1965. On that date, Airman Pleiman was instrumental in
effecting the safe and expeditious recovery of a United States Air Force RF-101
Pilot from hostile waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. With complete disregard for his
safety, and with armed hostile swimmers within one hundred feet of him, Airman
Pleiman jumped into the water to assist the pilot. This courageous and
aggressive action promulgated against overwhelming odds, resulted in reducing
the time the aircraft and crew were exposed to hostile fire. By his gallantry and
devotion to duty, Airman Pleiman has reflected great credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force.
connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North
Vietnam on 1 November 1965. On that date, Airman Pleiman was instrumental in
effecting the safe and expeditious recovery of a United States Air Force RF-101
Pilot from hostile waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. With complete disregard for his
safety, and with armed hostile swimmers within one hundred feet of him, Airman
Pleiman jumped into the water to assist the pilot. This courageous and
aggressive action promulgated against overwhelming odds, resulted in reducing
the time the aircraft and crew were exposed to hostile fire. By his gallantry and
devotion to duty, Airman Pleiman has reflected great credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force.