Lieutenant Colonel Robert Raymond Gregory (AFSN: FV-3039951), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 2, 1966 until his death in captivity.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
11th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
September 11, 1966
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 Robert Raymond Gregory (AFSN: FV-3039951), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Reconnaissance Pilot with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Yen Bay, North Vietnam, on 11 September 1966. On that date, Captain Gregory completed a particularly hazardous bomb damage assessment mission in one of the most heavily defended areas of North Vietnam. Subjected to intense and accurate ground fire and facing imminent surface-to-air missile attack, Captain Gregory demonstrated exemplary courage and outstanding aerial skill in completing his mission, despite adverse weather conditions and battle damage to his aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Gregory reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
11th Tactical ReconnaissanceDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
November 23, 1966
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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Raymond Gregory (AFSN: FV-3039951), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an RF-4C pilot with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action near Hanoi, North Vietnam on 23 November 1966. On that date, Captain Gregory, despite extremely hazardous conditions, reconnoitered the Dap Cau Railroad and Highway Bridge near Hanoi. This night, low level mission imposed great demands upon the resources and capabilities of the pilot. Exposing himself for fifty-five minutes over hostile territory in a highly sophisticated and lethal anti-aircraft defense structure, Captain Gregory displayed outstanding determination in successfully obtaining the required intelligence on their assigned target. This intelligence was instrumental in restricting the flow of vital materials transported on the railroad leading northwest from Hanoi to Communist China. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Gregory has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.