(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant Don Allen MacPhail, United States Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force while serving as a assigned as a radio operator with Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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 to Sergeant Don Allen MacPhail, United States Army, for meritorious service while held Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia during the period 8 February 1969 to 16 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.