Robert A. Goodman

The President of the United States takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert A. Goodman, First Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force. First Lieutenant Robert A. Goodman distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near Duc Lap, Republic of Vietnam, on 4 November 1969. On that date, Lt. Goodman flew his unarmed forward air control aircraft through a withering concentration of hostile ground fire to neutralize two gun positions occupied by unfriendly forces that were inflicting heavy losses on an ARVN armored convoy. With complete disregard for his personal safety he placed very accurate marking rockets on the hostile positions. Lt. Goodman’s actions saved the friendly unit from complete destruction. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Robert A. Goodman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.