George Everett Day

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to George Everett “Bud” Day (FR-49555), Colonel, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 16 July 1969 to 14 October 1969. During this period, Colonel Day was subjected to maximum punishment and torture by Vietnamese guards to obtain a detailed confession of escape plans, policies, and orders of the American senior ranking officer in the camp, and the communications methods used by the Americans interned in the camp. Colonel Day withstood this punishment and gave nothing of value to the Vietnamese, although he sustained many injuries and open wounds to his body. Through his extraordinary heroism and willpower, in the face of the enemy, Colonel Day reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. (At the time of his shoot down and capture, Colonel Day was assigned to Misty Super FAC’s F-100 Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Vietnam, SEVENTH Air Force.)
Special Orders GB-1152, 10/29/1974, USAF