George M. Eastman

First Lieutenant George M. Eastman distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a Forward Air Controller directing fighter aircraft near Vi Thanh, Republic of Vietnam on 6 September 1969. On that date, Lieutenant Eastman was flying his O-1 aircraft in support of two Vietnamese Regional Force companies pinned down in two separate, beleaguered forces in close proximity of each other created a highly complex situation. Lieutenant Eastman early determined the situation on the ground and the necessary action. Then, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he made repeated low passes in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire in order to accurately mark enemy positions for attacks from the fighter aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Eastman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.