Gail W. Poulton

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Gail Wesley Poulton (AFSN: AO-2083305), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Rescue Helicopter of the 3d Air Rescue Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea, in 1952. Captain Poulton volunteered to make dangerous night flights to pick up and transport 12 wounded South Korean soldiers to a Naval hospital for treatment. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Poulton, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.