Midway (CV 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Farewell to the Bay Area :.tJa t tWS u ' K.

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As the New Mission Begins v mV Hy virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as C ' oininander-in-C ' hief of the Armed Forces of the United States, I have today awarded THI- PRliSIDl-NTlAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY) FOR i:XTRAORDINARY HI-ROISM TO USS MIDWAY (CVA-41) and ATTACK CARRlliR AIR WING FIVi: (CVW-5) For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action against enemy forces in Southeast Asia from 30 April 1972 to Feln-uary 1973. During this crucial period of the Vietnam conflict, L ' SS MIDWAY and embarked Attack Carrier Air Wing FIVI- carried out dev- astating aerial attacks against enemy installations, transportation, and lines of communications in the face of extremely heavy opposition includ- ing nnilti -calibre antiaircraft artillery fire and surface-to-air missiles. Displaying superb airmanship and unwavering courage, MIDWAY C ' W-5 pilots played a significant role in lifting the prolonged sieges at An Loc. k ' ontum, and Quang Tri and in carrying out the concentrated aerial strikes against the enemy ' s industrial heartland which eventually resulted in a cease-fire. By their excellent teamwork, dedication, and sustained supe- y nr performance, the officers and men of MIDWAY and Attack Carrier Air Wing FI ' i: reflected great credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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September 11, 1973