Edward G. Auth

Captain Edward G. Auth, Jr., distinguished himself by gallantry in action while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller piloting an O2A aircraft in Southeast Asia on 20 June 1970. On that date, Captain Auth flew in support of allied troops who were in contact with a large hostile force. He coordinated requests for tactical air support after having flown a distance of over 150 miles from his base at night, with virtually no electronic navigation aids. Despite intense antiaircraft fire, he directed strike aircraft against hostile forces, causing them significant causalities. As a result of his heroic actions and valor, Captain Auth saved man friendly lives. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Auth reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.