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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major David B. Grover for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-47 Navigator over Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 5 November 1969. On that date, Major Grover was flying a special mission over surrounded hostile forces which required both leaflet drops and speaker broadcasts. Despite the known and perilous hazards of artillery bombardment in the area, Major Grover's exceptional navigational knowledge, remarkable dedication, and exemplary determination enabled him to insure the complete safety of the aircraft and guide it over the target with the utmost of precision, resulting in the recovery of 27 ralliers from the target area. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Grover reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.