Cecil G. Foster

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Glen Foster (AFSN: AO-2054256), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Pilot of an F-4 aircraft and Commanding Officer, 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action near Quang Vo, North Vietnam, on 5 October 1968. On that date, Colonel Foster led a flight of F-4 aircraft on a night mission against one of the most heavily fortified transshipment points in North Vietnam. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Colonel Foster led his flight through withering anti-aircraft fire to destroy a large number of enemy vehicles and material. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Colonel Foster has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.