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 Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an Aircraft Commander, F-4E, in Southeast Asia on 20 April 1972. On that date, Colonel Shockley had lead of a four ship flight in a seven flight strike force against a high priority target in North Vietnam. Despite adverse weather conditions and intensive anti-aircraft and surface-to-air missile reactions, he led his flight over the target area to determine its weather condition and suitability for striking by the succeeding flights. Determining that the target was unworkable, he diverted the succeeding flights and had begun to exit the area when his wingman’s aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile. Disregarding his own personal safety, he remained over the downed aircrew members directing the search and rescue operation despite the continual harassment of surface-to-air missiles and hostile fighters. His calm and deliberate actions as a Search and Rescue Force Commander contributed to the rapid and successful recovery of the crewmembers in hostile territory. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Shockley has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 19 December 1972. On that date, Colonel Shockley participated in an eight ship chaff force tasked to lay a protective corridor for ensuing strike forces bombing deep in the heart of North Vietnam. Despite the heavy air defense reaction, Colonel Shockley succeeded in accomplishing the assigned mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Shockley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Orme Shockley, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.