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 Captain Russell Edwin Temperley (AFSN FR-59025), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 4 August 1967. On that date, Captain Temperley flew over some of the most dangerous territory in North Vietnam en route to attack hostile anti-aircraft sites. With unhesitating determination he flew through withering anti-aircraft fire to destroy his assigned site. His achievement enabled later flights to bomb this strategic area exposed to decreased hostile fire. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Temperley 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Russell Edwin Temperley (AFSN FR-59025), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 21 August 1967. On that date, Captain Temperley flew through a devastating curtain of hostile anti-aircraft and missiles to drop his bombs on a high priority military target in North Vietnam. The resulting destruction dealt a severe blow to one of North Vietnam’s most important supply routes. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Temperley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Russell Edwin Temperley (AFSN: FR-59025), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 2 August 1967. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest 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 with Combat “V” to Captain Russell Edwin Temperley (AFSN FR-59025), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 25 October 1967. On that date, Captain Temperley placed all of his ordnance precisely on his assigned target despite the challenges of MiG’s, surface-to-air missiles, and intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire. Strikes flown on this day resulted in the closing of North Vietnam’s largest MiG base, and the destruction of a sizeable portion of the MiG fleet. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Temperley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.