The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief, in action near Kep, North Vietnam, on 31 May 1967. On that date, Captain Cherry led a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs against Kep Rail Siding, a heavily defended JCS target forty-five miles northeast of Hanoi. Captain Cherry encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire while still thirty miles from the target. Through continuous and ever increasing intensity of anti-aircraft fire bursting at his altitude Captain Cherry, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, steadfastly led his flight to the target. After successfully striking the target, Captain Cherry successfully led his flight through hostile fire to safety. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Cherry has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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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
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
April 16, 1972
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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cherry and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cherry and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, 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 as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(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 Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of an Eighth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, 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 as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Ninth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edward Daniel Cherry, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Tenth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 fighter airplane with the 421st and 44th Tactical Fighter Squadrons from 1966 to 1967, and subsequently as Pilot of an F-4D Phantom in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.