(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 Major Albert Edward Runyan (AFSN: FR-49475), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 29 April 1966 to 12 February 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Major Albert Edward Runyan (AFSN: FR-49475), United States Air Force, for meritorious service as a Combat Flight Commander while engaged in ground operations against an opposing armed force at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 8 January 1966 to 1 April 1966. During this period, while continuously exposed to enemy infiltration, sabotage, and terrorist activities, Major Runyan supervised the implementation of Security, Explosive Safety, and Administration Programs that contributed immeasurably to his squadron’s outstanding record in security and operational effectiveness. Major Runyan’s exemplary leadership in this supervisory capacity aided substantially in maintaining high Squadron morale. The exemplary leadership, personal endeavor, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Runyan in t his responsible position reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Major Albert Edward Runyan (AFSN: FR-49475), 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.