AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-7A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major William S. Davies for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-7A Aircraft Commander at Landing Zone Evans, Republic of Vietnam on 14 March 1968. On that date, despite sporadic hostile mortar and rocket attack on the newly opened assault zone, Major Davies landed and delivered vitally needed supplies and replacement troops to the friendly forces heavily engaged against an opposing armed hostile force. Realizing that his aircraft would present a lucrative target, he exhibited calm judgment and outstanding professional ability in the face of grave danger by keeping ground time to a minimum. As a result, he had his aircraft airborne just as the next volley came in, thus averting possible equipment damage and injury to his crew and passengers. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Davies reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.