AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  AC-130

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Roy L. Hanville for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-130 Gunship Aerial Gunner over Southeast Asia on 20 February 1973. On that date, while on an armed reconnaissance mission over heavily defended hostile supply routes, his actions let to the destruction of four hostile supply vehicles and the ignition of four fires and explosions. In the face of 100 rounds of antiaircraft artillery fire, he succeeded in destroying large amounts of supplies and munitions destined for use against friendly forces. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Hanville reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.