The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Edgar Wade Hampton (AFSN: 1805A/ASN: 0-22468), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Commanding Officer of the 314th Combat Cargo Wing, FIFTH Air Force, during the period 16 October to 23 October 1950. On 17 October 1950, Colonel Hampton personally performed a detailed aerial reconnaissance deep within enemy territory in order to study terrain surrounding an intended drop zone and determine the strength of enemy fire. On 20 October 1950, Colonel Hampton personally led 120 aircraft on the airborne invasion of the Sukchon-Sunchon area of Korea. Colonel Hampton led the unarmed aircraft of his organization over the drop zone and heavily defended enemy positions at extremely low altitude, thereby exposing himself to intense enemy ground fire. The heroism, courage, and unfaltering devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Hampton on these extremely hazardous missions reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.