AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  UH-1C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Specialist Four John Davis for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Specialist Four Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while flying as Gunner on a UH-1C gunship. After covering an insertion of infantry, his gunship was repeatedly called upon to spot enemy positions and mark them for the advancing infantry. Though his aircraft was taking murderous enemy automatic weapons fire, he was able to deliver heavy and accurate fire at the enemy. By his uncanny detection of hidden enemy positions, he enabled his Pilot to repeatedly destroy the enemy in their dug-in positions. By his deadly, accurate machine gun fire, he personally accounted for six enemy dead and assisted in detecting numerous enemy emplacements which brought about the annihilation of many more of the enemy. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.