The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot from 26 September 1966 to 8 October 1966. During this period, Colonel Scott directed, briefed and flew as a combat pilot on several missions to test the effectiveness of untried equipment in highly hostile environments. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Colonel Scott deliberately avoided evasive tactics in order to fully test the new equipment. With the mission of the Air Force and the lives of his fellow airmen foremost in his mind, Colonel Scott, with great risk to his own life, contributed immeasurably to the success of the operation. This outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Scott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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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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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
8th Fighter-Bomber GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
July 18, 1953
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 422 (December 3, 1953)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations as Pilot of an F-86 aircraft, 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, on 18 July 1953. On that date, Colonel Scott displayed outstanding leadership and high personal courage while leading a squadron of F-86 type aircraft on an interdiction mission against enemy airfields at Sinji-ju, one of the most heavily defended areas in North Korea. While maneuvering into position for the first attack, his aircraft was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire which caused extreme damage to the fuselage section of his aircraft. Although fully realizing the nature and seriousness of the damage, Colonel Scott, with complete disregard for his own personal safety and at great risk of life initiated his attack through intense anti-aircraft and automatic weapons fire. Through his skillful pilotage and leadership, maximum damage was inflicted upon the target with a minimum of injury to the squadron. Despite the crippled condition of his aircraft, Colonel Scott regrouped his squadron and led it safely through dangerous weather conditions back to the base. Through his high personal courage, professional skill and gallantry in the face of the enemy, Colonel Scott reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant ColonelAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelAction Date:
September 1, 1967 – August 31, 1970
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 Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 832d Air Division, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, from 1 September 1967 to 31 August 1970. During this period, the Division experienced many changes in its unit’s missions. Two of its wings were programmed into a completely new concept in weapons systems, the F-111 aircraft. IN this important assignment, the leadership, exemplary foresight and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Scott resulted in significant contributions to the effectiveness and success of Tactical Air Command’s mission. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Scott culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelAction Date:
August 1, 1966 – July 31, 1967
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, from 1 August 1966 to 31 July 1967. In this important assignment, the leadership, exemplary foresight, and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Scott resulted in significant contributions to the effectiveness and success of the United States commitments in Southeast Asia. His celerity and accuracy in assessing and fluctuating changes which predominate in combat air operations and his sound judgment were of immeasurable value to the United States efforts over North Vietnam. The superior initiative, outstanding professionalism, and personal endeavor displayed by Colonel Scott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant ColonelAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Scott 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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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in Southeast Asia. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in Southeast Asia. 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
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Robert Ray Scott (AFSN: FR-8541), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Combat Pilot of a Republic F-105 Thunderchief strike aircraft over North Vietnam on 17 September 1966. On that date, Colonel Scott was the mission commander of a strike force committed against a vital rail yard on the very heavily defended Northeast Railroad. As Colonel Scott completed his navigation to the target the flak sites began shelling his flight. Displaying his outstanding leadership and courage, he executed his flight and the remainder of the strike force against this very heavily defended rail segment. The weather and intense flak taxed his ability to acquire the target. However, he skillfully maneuvered his flight into position and delivered his lethal ordnance on target. Immediately thereafter Colonel Scott recognized the threat of hostile MiG activity and with complete disregard for his own safety, stationed his flight directly over the ingress route to protect the strike force and coordinate the mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Scott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.