Jean K. Woodyard

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Jean K. Woodyard, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy in Korea, as a pilot of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, in action on 6 July 1951. On that date, Major Woodyard voluntarily flew an extremely dangerous photo reconnaissance mission over enemy airfields fully cognizant of the danger involved. Despite the presence of a large number of enemy aircraft Major Woodyard completed his important mission with unswerving determination and his relentless perseverance was not deterred by lack of the predicted overcast. The valuable information obtained through his indomitable courage and devotion to duty was of tremendous aid to the United Nations planning agencies. His keen planning and professional skill was a material contribution to the high success of the mission. Major Woodyard’s exceptional performance, ability, and daring were in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.