AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  A-1E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Ronald J. Soule for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A-1E pilot in Southeast Asia on 9 August 1968. On that date Major Soule, flying an A-1E Skyraider, came to the aid of a flight of helicopters that had come under intensive fire from several automatic weapon gun positions. By aggressively and accurately attacking these positions, Major Soule suppressed their fire, thus providing the helicopters an avenue of escape. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Soule reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Ronald J. Soule for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A1 pilot in Southeast Asia on 16 November 1968. On that date, Major Soule was leading a flight of two A1 aircraft on an armed reconnaissance mission in an area of known heavy defenses. Responding to the request of a Forward Air Controller, he led his flight through heavy and accurate automatic weapons fire in an attack on trucks, stored supplies, and artillery positions. His repeated passes and accurate ordnance delivery resulted in extensive damage to the target. Because of this action, the hostile forces were denied the use of a large quantity of valuable equipment and supplies. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Soule reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.