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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Rodney L. Harne Sullivan for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-47 Flight Engineer near Phu Cat, Republic of Vietnam on the night of 3 April 1969. On that date, Sergeant Harne greatly assisted in the completion of a vital mission in support of Republic of Korea troops in contact with a large hostile force. By his perseverance in the face of grave danger, Sergeant Harne provided artificial illumination which was desperately needed by the friendly force. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Harne reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.