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

Citation:  1.) The sector controller to a concentration of motor vehicles at Finale. Displaying great courage and superior flying ability as he pressed repeated bombing and strafing attacks in the face of intense antiaircraft fire, Captain Falkingham destroyed or damaged a number of motor transports and inflicted casualties upon personnel. On more than forty-five combat missions, his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty have reflected great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.