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| CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO JAMES D. LOCKER |
Sergeant James D. Locker distinguished himself by gallantry in connection
with military operations against an opposing armed force as Rescue
Specialist on an HH-3E in Southeast Asia on 4 May 1968. On that date,
Sergeant Locker was instrumental in the rescue of two members of a Special
Forces team that was in imminent danger of being overrun by the opposing
forces that encircled their position in the A Shau Valley area. Despite intense
hostile fire which severely damaged his aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with
complete disregard for his own personal safety, effected the rescue of two
Special Forces personnel. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant
Locker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air
Force.
with military operations against an opposing armed force as Rescue
Specialist on an HH-3E in Southeast Asia on 4 May 1968. On that date,
Sergeant Locker was instrumental in the rescue of two members of a Special
Forces team that was in imminent danger of being overrun by the opposing
forces that encircled their position in the A Shau Valley area. Despite intense
hostile fire which severely damaged his aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with
complete disregard for his own personal safety, effected the rescue of two
Special Forces personnel. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant
Locker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air
Force.