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| CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (SECOND OAK LEAF CLUSTER) (POSTHUMOUS) TO JAMES D. LOCKER |
Sergeant James D. Locker distinguished himself by gallantry in connection
with military operations against an opposing armed force as a rescue
specialist on an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 9 June 1968. On that
date, Sergeant Locker participated in the attempted rescue of a downed pilot
in one of the most heavily defended areas in Southeast Asia. Despite
intense, accurately directed hostile fire which severely damaged another
aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with undaunted determination, indomitable
courage, and professional skill, stood in the open helicopter doorway
awaiting deployment to assist the downed pilot when his aircraft was downed
by hostile fire. 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 a rescue
specialist on an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 9 June 1968. On that
date, Sergeant Locker participated in the attempted rescue of a downed pilot
in one of the most heavily defended areas in Southeast Asia. Despite
intense, accurately directed hostile fire which severely damaged another
aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with undaunted determination, indomitable
courage, and professional skill, stood in the open helicopter doorway
awaiting deployment to assist the downed pilot when his aircraft was downed
by hostile fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Locker has
reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.