Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service as Aviation Intelligence Operations Officer, International Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration, from July 1978 through September 1982. Colonel Webb was personally responsible for developing procedures used in the clearance operations and air traffic control of Communist civil and military aircraft operating in United States airspace. His forceful leadership of the intelligence and aviation communities concerned synchronized their efforts to limit and control intelligence gathering activities of Soviet-bloc flight movements in the United States. Colonel Webb provided expertise to the Federal Aviation Administration concerning military air operations and aviation, and represented the military in negotiations involving diplomatic and intelligence operations. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Webb reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Webb culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
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390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
June 11, 1967
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 Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4C Pilot of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia on 11 June 1967. On that date, Captain Webb successfully protected five flights of F-105 aircraft from hostile attack while they were delivering ordnance on an important military target in this dangerous and highly defended area. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Webb has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
November 1968
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force during November 1968, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Major Webb resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 1967 – June 1970
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from June 1967 to June 1970. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of Prisoners of War, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of North Vietnam, demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion, and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, he continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 11, 1967 – March 4, 1973
Major Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from June 11, 1967 until his release on March 4, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
May 1969
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 Major Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam during May 1969. The North Vietnamese and interrogators and guards kept constant pressure on this officer through harassment, intimidation, and cruelties from which they hoped to gain information and cooperative participation in their propaganda exercises. This individual heroically resisted their treatment in a manner which served as an inspiration to others in the camp and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 1968 – December 1970
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Major Ronald J. Webb, 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 December 1968 to December 1970. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Da Nang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(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 Ronald J. Webb, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 pilot with the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 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.