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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    333d Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    355th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    October 2, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1988 (November 13, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Runyon King (AFSN: FR-50502/AO-1852786), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel King distinguished himself by intrepid actions while serving with 333d Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.