James D. Locker

The President of the United States takes Pleasure in presenting a Second Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Silver Star Medal to James D. Locker, Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a rescue specialist on an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 9 June 1968. On that date, Sergeant Locker participated in the attempted rescue of a downed pilot in one of the most heavily defended areas in Southeast Asia. Despite intense, accurately directed hostile fire which severely damaged another aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with undaunted determination, indomitable courage, and professional skill, stood in the open helicopter doorway awaiting deployment to assist the downed pilot when his aircraft was downed by hostile fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Locker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Other Award: Silver Star (Vietnam), Silver Star w/OLC (Vietnam)

The President of the United States takes Pride in presenting an Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James D. Locker, Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Rescue Specialist on an HH-3E in Southeast Asia on 4 May 1968. On that date, Sergeant Locker was instrumental in the rescue of two members of a Special Forces team that was in imminent danger of being overrun by the opposing forces that encircled their position in the A Shau Valley area. Despite intense hostile fire which severely damaged his aircraft, Sergeant Locker, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, effected the rescue of two Special Forces personnel. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Locker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Other Award: Silver Star (Vietnam), Silver Star w/2d OLC (Vietnam)