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Lyn Douglas Oberdier

Lyn Douglas Oberdier

Years of Service:

13

Highest Rank:

O-3

Medals & Awards:

Silver Star 1
Purple Heart 1

Career Highlights:

Oberdier was awarded the Silver Star (posthumously) for supporting the rescue of eight downed army helicopter crewmen. They were surrounded on the ground in hostile territory and Oberdier made repeated attacks, flying at a low level and facing low clouds

Lyn Douglas Oberdier

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