Leif E. Arvidson’s Silver Star
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS 9 JULY 1918 (AMENDED BY ACT OF 25 JULY 1963) AND AWARDED BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SILVER STAR MEDAL
PRESENTED TO
AIRMAN FIRST CLASS LEIF E. ARVIDSON
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Airman First Class Leif E. Arvidson, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a Pararescue Specialist near Vinh Thanh, Republic of Vietnam, on 11 December 1968. On that date, Airman Arvidson skillfully accomplished the combat extraction of eight critically injured survivors from a helicopter crash during a day/night operation in rugged mountainous, jungle covered terrain in a hostile area. Airman Arvidson’s calm and professional performance of his duties in the face of intense hostile fire was of primary importance in the successful accomplishment of the mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Arvidson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Assigned to the 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron… Also awarded the Airman’s Medal