The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Marvin L. Bishop (AFSN: 0-72044), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron over North Vietnam on 15 September 1968. On that date, Major Bishop employed risky untried tactics and procedures of his own design in conducting an experimental night escort mission for a photo-reconnaissance aircraft. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he executed hazardous and unorthodox attacks through intense ground fire to destroy several gun emplacements which were firing at the reconnaissance aircraft, subsequently confusing and discouraging hostile defenders throughout the theater of operations and relieving mounting pressure on night photo-reconnaissance aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Bishop has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.