Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Order GB-246 (March 5, 1973)
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia, on 16 April 1972. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Cherry has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.