AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-47

Citation:  1,) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Paul J. Demchak for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Navigator near Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 12 February 1971. On that date, Major Demchak flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. The vital intelligence he collected significantly contributed to the furtherance of Allied goals in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Demchak reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.