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| CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) (POSTHUMOUS) TO JAMES E. PLEIMAN |
Airman First Class James E. Pleiman distinguished himself by gallantry in
connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near
Thanh Hoi, North Vietnam on 14 March 1966. On that date, Airman Pleiman
performed as a Pararescueman aboard an unarmed HU-16 aircraft which
executed a hazardous open sea landing in the face of an oncoming fleet of
twenty-five armed sampans and fierce opposition from nearby shore
batteries and mortar emplacements to rescue two downed USAF pilots.
Without regard for his personal safety, Airman Pleiman courageously carried
out his duty in the face of overwhelming odds as he dove into the sea in the
midst of exploding shells in an heroic attempt to rescue one of the downed
airmen. 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 near
Thanh Hoi, North Vietnam on 14 March 1966. On that date, Airman Pleiman
performed as a Pararescueman aboard an unarmed HU-16 aircraft which
executed a hazardous open sea landing in the face of an oncoming fleet of
twenty-five armed sampans and fierce opposition from nearby shore
batteries and mortar emplacements to rescue two downed USAF pilots.
Without regard for his personal safety, Airman Pleiman courageously carried
out his duty in the face of overwhelming odds as he dove into the sea in the
midst of exploding shells in an heroic attempt to rescue one of the downed
airmen. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Pleiman has reflected
great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.