Baugh, William Joseph, Col

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Colonel
Last AFSC
1021A-Pilot
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1983-1991, 50th Space Wing
Service Years
1956 - 1981
Colonel

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Home State
Ohio
Ohio
Year of Birth
1934
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
Piqua, Ohio
Last Address
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date of Passing
Feb 19, 2010
 

 Official Badges 

Air Force Retired


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Nam-POWS
  1973, Nam-POWS


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

He spent 2,235 days as a POW in North Vietnam.
The location of his remains is unknown.

His Silver Star citation:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel William Joseph Baugh (AFSN: 0-670121), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during the period 5 October 1967 through 29 May 1969, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Lieutenant Colonel Baugh resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Action Date: October 3, 1967 to May 29, 1969
Service: Air Force
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Division: Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

His DFC citation:

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William Joseph Baugh (AFSN: 0-670121), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander near Kep Airfield, North Vietnam on 20 January 1967. On that date, Captain Baugh was flying defensive cover for several attacking aircraft. Undaunted by extremely intense anti-aircraft fire, Captain Baugh maintained on target until receiving a direct hit on his aircraft. Through outstanding perseverance, he then maneuvered the stricken aircraft to his home base and landed under marginal weather conditions on one engine. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Baugh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Action Date: January 20, 1967
Service: Air Force
Rank: Captain

   
Other Comments:

Sources:
http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=928
http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baugh-394
http://www.pownetwork.org/bios/b/b080.htm
http://dailycall.com/main.asp?SectionID=86&SubSectionID=164&ArticleID=163060
http://tdn-net.com/main.asp?SectionID=12&SubSectionID=13&ArticleID=104560
http://greatwarhawknation.com/memoriam/baugh.html
http://www.ohioheroes.org/inductees/2011/baugh.htm
http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=24088
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=150310420

   

  1963-1966, 1021A, 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Captain
From Month/Year
September / 1963
To Month/Year
September / 1966
Unit
92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron Unit Page
Rank
Captain
AFSC/MOS
1021A-Pilot
Base, Station or City
RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, England
State/Country
United Kingdom
   
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 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron Details

92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
Type
Fighter
 
Parent Unit
Tactical Fighter Units
Strength
Squadron
Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Apr 21, 2020
   
   
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14 Members Also There at Same Time
92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Wommack, Joe, TSgt, (1956-1976) 431 43171C Technical Sergeant
Frieze, Glen, SSgt, (1965-1969) 460 46050 Staff Sergeant
Austin, Robert, A1C, (1959-1963) 431 43151C Airman 1st Class
Horton, John L., A1C, (1964-1968) 431 43151C Airman 1st Class
Wells, Franklin, SSgt, (1959-1967) 462 46250 Airman 1st Class
Harold, Edward, A1C, (1959-1963) 673 Airman 1st Class
Cleveland, Charles, Lt Gen, (1949-1981) General
James, Daniel, Gen, (1942-1978) Lieutenant Colonel
Nash, James Slade, Maj Gen, (1945-1979) Major
Copp, Arthur, Col, (1954-1978) Captain
Rickel, David J., Maj, (1964-1968) Captain
Wilson, Glenn, Lt Col, (1955-1982) Captain
McManus, Kevin Joseph, Lt Col, (1964-1984) First Lieutenant
Russell, Carl, MSgt, (1959-1993) Airman 2nd Class

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