The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Edward Burke Burdett (AFSN: FR-26295), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot over North Vietnam on 2 September 1967. On that date, Colonel Burdett was a member of a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs directed against a high priority military target. Although he faced heavy anti-aircraft and SA-2 missile launches, Colonel Burdett delivered all ordnance on target inflicting considerable damage. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Burdett reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Edward Burke Burdett (AFSN: FR-26295), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief pilot over North Vietnam on 27 October 1967. On that date Colonel Burdett braved intense anti-aircraft fire in successfully completing a flak suppression raid in support of a large strike force attacking a high priority military target. The successful accomplishment of the mission and the following safe departure of the strike force from the heavily defended target area are attributed to the effective accomplishment of Colonel Burdett’s vital supporting role. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Burdett reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Edward Burke Burdett (AFSN: FR-26295), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot over North Vietnam on 25 October 1967. On that date, Colonel Burdett was a member of a major strike force assigned to attack a high priority military target. Despite constant hostile artillery fire, Colonel Burdett courageously pressed his attack successfully. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Burdett reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.