Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm – Unit Citation
The Republic of Vietnam Unit Citation, the Gallantry cross with Palm, was awarded to the 35th TFW which included No 2 Squadron.
CITATION: The 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force, operating in the Republic of Vietnam from September 1968 to the present, has performed in a fantastic manner because of its dedication support personal – and heroic pilots, who, under extremely difficult mission situations, and with personal disregard for the dangers involved, have conducted air strike missions against Communist strongholds and provided air support to operations organized by both the Armies of the Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America in military regions two, three and four.
Heavy losses to enemy fire were inflicted by over fifty-three thousand air strikes and air support missions flown by the F-100 and Canberra units of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing.
These extremely hazardous missions account for over two thousand five hundred enemy killed in action, thousands of enemy installations, artillery towers, boats, crew served weapons locations destroyed and many miles of communications trench completely disrupted.
Moreover, in another area of achievement, the dispensary established by the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing has assisted the medical civic action programs at Thap Cham, Hai Chu, Dong Yang, and An Xuan villages as well as the Phan Rang village orphanages, so that thousands of people have been provided with life – giving medical treatment.
The ribbon coloured Gallantry Cross with Palm is also presented to all personnel of supporting attached and subordinate units of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing during period