duty, Colonel Broughton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Silver Star for Actions of 13 May 1967 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Jacksel M. Broughton (AFSN: 0-17035), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, in action in Southeast Asia, on 13 May 1967. On that date, Colonel Broughton was the Force Commander of a mission assigned to destroy a key rail junction and classification yard. Colonel Broughton led the forces precisely to the target in spite of adverse weather conditions, heavy flak barrages and surface-to-air missile attack. He completely silenced several anti-aircraft artillery sites in the immediate proximity of the target thereby greatly enabling the remainder of the forces to strike the target very effectively. As he led his flight from the target area, he observed a flight of MiG interceptors attacking another strike force in the area and with complete disregard for his personal welfare engaged the hostile aircraft. Even though he was below bingo fuel, Colonel Broughton continued his attack until his flight had damaged two of the interceptors and driven them from the other forces. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Broughton has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Notes Footnotes Citations References Broughton, Jack (2007). Rupert Red Two: A Fighter Pilot's Life from Thunderbolts to Thunderchiefs, Zenith Press, Veterans Tributes – Jacksel M. Broughton From Thunderbird to Thud Ridge "Valor: Thud Ridge" History net: Testing the Rules of Engagement During the Vietnam War Air&Space Magazine: "Thud Ridge and 100 Missions North" 5th FIS fact sheet External links "Pain and Gain in the Century Series" AIR FORCE Magazine (Sept 2012) 1925 births 2014 deaths United States Air Force personnel of the Vietnam War American Korean War pilots Recipients of the Air Force Cross (United States) Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Silver Star United States Air Force officers United States