The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Owen Myrddin Davies (AFSN: FR-25046), United States Air Force, for gallantry while participating in aerial flight as an Aircraft Commander of an F-4C tactical jet aircraft of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, in action near Kep Airfield, Democratic Republic of Vietnam, on 14 June 1967. On that date, Major Davies was Mission Commander of a strike executed against the vital and heavily defended Vu Chua railroad yards. Major Davies led his force directly to the target and delivered his ordnance through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire. Undaunted by the numerous hostile threats to his personal safety, Major Davies was able to inflict heavy damage on the hostile site. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Davies has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.