AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  H-34

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William M. Greener for heroism while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot on a H-34 helicopter on 10 May 1963. On that date, Captain Greener was struck in the left forearm while assisting in the evacuation of wounded friendly foreign forces. Though severely handicapped and in considerable pain, Captain Greener courageously and effectively assisted in the successful accomplishment of the mission. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Greener reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.