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 Sergeant Malcolm E. Heaton for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-47 Airborne Voice Processing Specialist near Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, on 3 July 1973. On that date, Sergeant Heaton was flying an unarmed reconnaissance mission against unfriendly forces in direct support of local ground operations. With great determination and skill, he remained in the area despite the threat of intense and accurate hostile fire. In spite of this he superbly accomplished this highly intricate and hazardous mission in support of free world forces combating aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Heaton reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.