The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Colonel Bobby Ray Bagley (AFSN: FV-3034566), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement as a Prisoner of War while engaged in operations against an opposing armed force in North Vietnam during the period April 1968 to December 1968. In an atmosphere of enemy harassment and brutal treatment, he continued to establish and maintain communications through unusual and ingenious methods, which resulted in American and Allied prisoners presenting a posture of increased resistance to the enemy’s wishes, and, at the same time, improving prisoner morale. By his heroic endeavors and devotion to duty under adverse conditions of his environment, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Major Bobby Ray Bagley (AFSN: FV-3034566), United States Air Force, for meritorious service as an Operations Staff Officer, Directorate of Combat Operations, Headquarters, SEVENTH Air Force, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 3 May 1966 to 19 May 1967. During this period, while exposed to danger from hostile forces, Major Bagley consistently demonstrated professional ability, sound judgment, and great enthusiasm in overcoming the many involved problems associated with his duties. His superb performance and signal contributions assisted materially in the success of the United States’ effort in Southeast Asia. The exemplary leadership, personal endeavor, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Bagley in this responsible position reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.