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 Marion Anthony Marshall (AFSN: FR-3196324), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, on 8 August 1971. On that date, Captain Marshall participated in a flight of two F-4D tactical fighter aircraft escorting an unarmed RF-4C photo-reconnaissance aircraft on an important mission in North Vietnam. When anti-aircraft guns began firing at the reconnaissance aircraft, Captain Marshall unhesitatingly attacked their position even though within range of numerous, active anti-aircraft positions and within a surface to air missile threat area. By destroying the guns with only one pass, the reconnaissance aircraft was allowed to finish its assigned mission unharmed. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marshall 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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Marion Anthony Marshall (AFSN: FR-3196324), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer over hostile territory on 15 April 1972. On that date, Captain Marshall participated in a flight of four F-4D tactical fighter-bombers on a strike mission in North Vietnam. In response to an offensive by unfriendly forces, Captain Marshall attacked and destroyed a petroleum storage area located deep in hostile territory, accurately placing all ordnance on target despite the heavy anti-aircraft fire and surface-to-air missiles launched at his aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marshall 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 Marion Anthony Marshall (AFSN: FR-3196324), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, on 6 September 1971. On that date, Captain Marshall led a flight of two F-4D tactical fighters escorting an unarmed RF-4C reconnaissance aircraft on an important intelligence gathering mission into one of the most heavily defended areas of North Vietnam. When anti-aircraft batteries began firing at the flight, Captain Marshall fearlessly attacked the most active battery and, despite heavy defensive fire, delivered his ordnance directly on target which silenced the guns and allowed the unarmed reconnaissance aircraft to gather valuable intelligence information. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marshall 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 Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Marion Anthony Marshall (AFSN: FR-3196324), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer while stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, on 16 April 1972. On that date, Captain Marshall participated in a flight of F-4D tactical fighter-bombers on the most important attack mission in four years in the vicinity of Hanoi. Braving extremely hazardous conditions, including surface-to-air missiles, heavy anti-aircraft artillery, hostile aircraft, and adverse weather, Captain Marshall courageously attacked and destroyed valuable fuel and associated equipment which was vital to hostile operations. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marshall 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Marion Anthony Marshall (AFSN: FR-3196324), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, on 31 January 1972. On that date, Captain Marshall participated in a flight of sixteen F-4D tactical fighters to provide armed escort for unarmed RF-4C reconnaissance aircraft into a heavily defended area of North Vietnam. When, simultaneously, anti-aircraft fire became a threat to the flight and the launch of surface-to-air missiles became imminent, Captain Marshall boldly attacked and destroyed one surface-to-air missile facility and silenced the anti-aircraft fire, allowing the reconnaissance aircraft to accomplish the assigned objective. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marshall reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.