(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 to Captain Donald William Shepperd (AFSN: 0-52350297), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Misty Fast Forward Air Controller with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, and subsequently with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 247 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Donald William Shepperd (AFSN: 0-52350297), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shepperd and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Donald William Shepperd (AFSN: 0-52350297), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Misty Fast Forward Air Controller with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, and subsequently with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 247 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Donald William Shepperd (AFSN: 0-52350297), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Misty Fast Forward Air Controller with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, and subsequently with the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 247 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
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90th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam.Action Date:
March 7, 1968
Headquarters, 7th Air Force (PACAF), Special Order G-1702 (June 6, 1968)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 Captain Donald William Shepperd (AFSN: 0-52350297), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-100 Forward Air Controller of the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over North Vietnam on 7 March 1968. On that date, Captain Shepperd located an extensively camouflaged and extremely heavily defended surface-to-air missile site in a strategic area of North Vietnam. Evading a missile launched at his aircraft, he returned to the area, making repeated marking passes against the missiles, support equipment, and antiaircraft artillery sites protecting the area. His phenomenal courage and aggressiveness in the face of intense hostile fire eliminated the site and its defenses, which posed a severe threat to friendly aircraft operating over North Vietnam. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Shepperd has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.