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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James G. Gotses for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as KC-47 Navigator near the A (unable to read) Valley, Republic of Vietnam, on 8 June (unable to read date). On that date, Lieutenant Gotses was flying a combat mission against unfriendly ground forces. With great determination and superior airmanship, in constant danger from hostile ground and artillery fire, he guided his aircraft in such a manner as to remain on station and provide timely intelligence to friendly ground forces. This act was of immeasurable value to the success of local ground operations. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Gotses reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.