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Rank and
organization: Major, U.S. Air Force, 67th
Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, 5th Air
Force. Place and date: Near Hanchang, Korea, 5 August
1950. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Born:
21 November 1915, Harbor Beach. Mich.
Citation:
Maj.
Sebille, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of
duty. During an attack on a camouflaged area containing a
concentration of enemy troops, artillery, and armored vehicles,
Maj. Sebille's F-51 aircraft was severely damaged by
antiaircraft fire. Although fully cognizant of the short period
he could remain airborne, he deliberately ignored the
possibility of survival by abandoning the aircraft or by crash
landing, and continued his attack against the enemy forces
threatening the security of friendly ground troops. In his
determination to inflict maximum damage upon the enemy, Maj.
Sebille again exposed himself to the intense fire of enemy gun
batteries and dived on the target to his death. The superior
leadership, daring, and selfless devotion to duty which he
displayed in the execution of an extremely dangerous mission
were an inspiration to both his subordinates and superiors and
reflect the highest credit upon himself, the U.S. Air Force, and
the armed forces of the United Nations.
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The
President of the United States