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Richard
Parks
Berry

Born:

, 

Florida

Richard Berry graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    817th Tactical Control Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel Richard Parks Berry, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 817th Tactical Control Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. 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 United States Air Force.