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 Captain Hugh T. Garner, Jr., for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Aircraft Commander of a C-7A aircraft near the Duc Hue Special Forces Camp, Republic of Vietnam on 12 August 1969. On that date, Captain Garner flew a combat essential resupply mission to the remote insecure airstrip which began to receive hostile fire while his cargo was being offloaded. After delivering the cargo of critically needed supplies Captain Garner completed the hazardous mission despite the fact that his aircraft was damaged by hostile fire prior to takeoff from the 1500 foot airstrip. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Garner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Froce.