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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John A. Galleazzi for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Navigator near Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 16 April 1971. On that date, Lieutenant Galleazzi 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 furtherance of Allied goals in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Galleazzi reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.