AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Cecil D. Clark for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Loadmaster for the 345 th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam on 7 July 1972. On that date, Sergeant Clark performed duties indispensable to the successful completion of a combat essential resupply mission air dropping vital supplies to the besieged forces at Kontum. Despite the intense small arms and automatic weapons fire, Sergeant Clark through correct and timely application of procedures effected an on target delivery of the load. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Clark reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.