THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Never forget.

Semper Fortis

Dear Cdr Edgar Rawthorne, Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer - Pilot on the USS ENTERPRISE. You are still MIA. Please come home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The57th anniversary of Gulf of Tonkin Incident is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Be at peace.

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Commander Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 22 December 1965 while serving as Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron NINETY-TWO (VF-92), aboard U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVA(N)-65). As flight leader of the lead division, Commander Rawsthorne led the strike group consisting of thirty-two jet aircraft to the Uong Bi Thermal Power Plant at Haiphong, North Vietnam. At the target area he positioned his wingmen in a most advantageous position and then delivered a low-level bombing attack in the face of intense enemy ground fire. The flight carried thirty-six 500-lb bombs and all were delivered on target. By his outstanding leadership, skilled airmanship, and courageous devotion to duty, Commander Rawsthorne contributed materially to the success of this mission and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/401100

Commander Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his sustained heroism and meritorious service. He served as a Pilot and was assigned to VF-92, CVW-9, USS ENTERPRISE, TF 77, 7TH FLEET.
See https://navy.togetherweserved.com/