Born: December 18, 1937 Major, United States Air Force Service# FR-73572
NAVIGATOR, F-4E PHANTOM II 34TH TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON, 388TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, 7TH AIR FORCE
Date of Enlistment: April 26, 1960 Home or Place of Enlistment: Boise, Idaho Killed in Action: November 12, 1969 Location: Laos
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS CITATION
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War Service: Air Force; Rank: Captain GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2124 (November 30, 1967)
CITATION: (SYNOPSIS): Captain Jon K. Bodahl (AFSN: FR-73572), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 23 June 1967.
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM GALLANTRY CROSS UNIT CITATION
The award of the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm by the Republic of Vietnam to HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND and its subordinate units for service in Vietnam from 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973.
CITATION: HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND and its subordinate units performed splendidly in the Republic of Vietnam from 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973. It advised and supported the Vietnamese Army, Navy and Air Force while enhancing their combat capabilities, allowing for the successful completion of important and continuing search and destroy military operations. These actions resulted in the annihilation or routing of regular, large size North Vietnamese Army units by Republic of Vietnam troops. Aside from its combat-related support role, the UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND contributed toward the establishment and modernization of critical military bases, assuring that the varied and many construction programs were being accomplished. Additionally, this American force greatly assisted the South Vietnamese people in the realization of a higher standard of living through its medical and civil action programs for war victims, refugees, troops, orphans, and widows. Most noteworthy was the monumental efforts put forth by the UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND in the Vietnamization Program, resulting in a smooth and efficient transfer of military bases and equipment to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. The result of such laudable actions by this group of dedicated individuals has been the installation of a proud and confident spirit in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces which will allow for the continuation of a determined effort to hold back the Communist aggressor and assuring that this Southeast Asian country survives in a free and democratic atmosphere. The remarkable proficiency and devotion to duty displayed by members of the UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.