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 with Combat “V” to Captain William R. Bradfield, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 7 July 1968. On that date, Captain Bradfield flew to the aid of a friendly company which was surrounded and pinned down by a large hostile force. Captain Bradfield successfully directed tactical airpower against the aggressor, who constantly fired at his small aircraft. Because of his superior airmanship, the friendly company was relieved of the hostile pressure and was able to gain the offensive. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bradfield 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 the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William R. Bradfield, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in the Republic of Vietnam on 22 April 1968. On that date, Captain Bradfield directed tactical aircraft in the support of friendly troops pinned down by automatic weapons fire. With disregard fore his personal safety, Captain Bradfield flew his unarmed aircraft repeatedly over the opposing forces. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bradfield reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.