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

Citation:  1.) The area and intense ground fire necessitated the approach and landing be made under fighter cover. Although the field came under mortar attack after landing, Sergeant Hartley and his crew successfully completed their mission by unloading their cargo and taking off under hostile fire. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed be Sergeant Hartley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.