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 Frederick Charles McMurray (AFSN: FV-3223920), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapon Systems Officer of the 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam on 16 August 1972. On that date, Captain McMurray was assigned to fly as a wingman in a force of eight F-4E Phantom Aircraft on a chaff dispensing mission over Hanoi, North Vietnam. With complete disregard for his own personal safety he skillfully maneuvered his aircraft to evade a barrage of surface-to-air missiles, yet maintained the proper formation to lay the desired chaff corridor. The success of this mission greatly reduced the radar capability of the hostile defenses and made it possible for the bomber force to strike a strategically located railroad and highway bridge. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain McMurray reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 1972 – March 1973
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 Captain Frederick Charles McMurray (AFSN: FV-3223920), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 1972 to 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 Air Force.
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 1972 – March 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain Frederick Charles McMurray (AFSN: FV-3223920), United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. 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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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
September 12, 1972 – March 29, 1973
Captain Frederick Charles McMurray (AFSN: FV-3223920), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from September 12, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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336th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
May 4, 1972
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 Frederick Charles McMurray (AFSN: FV-3223920), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapon Systems Officer of the 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 4 May 1972. On that date, Captain McMurray flew a strike mission deep within hostile territory and struck a newly discovered truck park heavily defended by intense anti-aircraft fire. Although faced with a continuous barrage of ground fire from a multiple variety of anti-aircraft weapons, he accurately tracked his target and caused three large secondary explosions, seven medium sustained fires, and numerous small fires and explosions. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain McMurray reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.