CDR Glenn Edward Kollmann USN FindAGrave Memorial ID 73982151

Citation:The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Glenn Edward Kollmann, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in aerial flight on 24 February 1968 as the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron THIRTY-FIVE (VA-35), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVA(N)-65).  Commander Kollmann planned and led a night air strike against a vital and heavily defended port facility in the heart of North Vietnam.  Piloting his aircraft at perilously low altitudes in the monsoon weather, he successfully penetrated intense and accurate enemy defenses.  Disregarding the threatening surface-to-air missiles and the antiaircraft artillery defending the target area, Commander Kollmann maintained a smooth, level flight path until bomb release, thereby ensuring an optimum bombing solution. Because of his daring and highly professional flying skill, his bombs found their mark, inflicting heavy damage upon the port facilities. By his airmanship, courage, and loyal devotion to duty in the face of intense hostile fire, Commander Kollmann contributed materially to United States efforts in Southeast Asia and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and MedalsHome Town: Daly City, California


Source: https://valor.defense.gov/Portals/24/Documents/ServiceCross/NavyCross-VietnamWar.pdf
Document created and posted by MCPO Michael J. Korman, USN-Ret


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Commander Glenn Edward Kollmann Navy Cross Citation dated 24FEB2024 posted by MCPO Mike Korman, USN-Ret.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Glenn Edward Kollmann, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in aerial flight on 24 February 1968 as the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron THIRTY-FIVE (VA-35), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVA(N)-65).  Commander Kollmann planned and led a night air strike against a vital and heavily defended port facility in the heart of North Vietnam.  Piloting his aircraft at perilously low altitudes in the monsoon weather, he successfully penetrated intense and accurate enemy defenses.  Disregarding the threatening surface-to-air missiles and the antiaircraft artillery defending the target area, Commander Kollmann maintained a smooth, level flight path until bomb release, thereby ensuring an optimum bombing solution. Because of his daring and highly professional flying skill, his bombs found their mark, inflicting heavy damage upon the port facilities. By his airmanship, courage, and loyal devotion to duty in the face of intense hostile fire, Commander Kollmann contributed materially to United States efforts in Southeast Asia and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and MedalsHome Town: Daly City, California


Source: https://valor.defense.gov/Portals/24/Documents/ServiceCross/NavyCross-VietnamWar.pdf

Document created and posted by MCPO Michael J. Korman, USN-Ret


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