AWARDED DFC: 3
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  F-105G

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Donald D. Henry for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105G Pilot over Southeast Asia on 22 November 1972. On that date, while escorting a high altitude bomber force to targets near Vinh, North Vietnam, Captain Henry repeatedly engaged enemy air defense positions which opposed the bomber force. His aggressive and courageous attacks against surface-to-air missile sites, in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, numerous missile launchings and hostile interceptor aircraft, enabled the American forces to reach their targets, successfully complete their mission, and safely withdraw. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henry reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) ) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to as an F-105G Pilot over Southeast Asia on 19 December 1972. On that date, while escorting a high altitude bomber force to targets near Hanoi, North Vietnam, Captain Henry repeatedly engaged hostile air defense positions which opposed the bomber force. His aggressive and courageous attacks against surface-to-air missile sites, in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, numerous missile launchings and hostile interceptor aircraft, enabled the American forces to reach their targets, successfully complete their mission, and safely withdraw. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henry reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) ) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to as an F-105G Pilot over Southeast Asia on 20 December 1972. On that date, while escorting a high altitude bomber force to targets near Hanoi, North Vietnam, Captain Henry repeatedly engaged enemy air defense positions which opposed the bomber force. His aggressive and courageous attacks against surface-to-air missile sites, in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, numerous missile launchings and hostile interceptor aircraft, enabled the American forces to reach their targets, successfully complete their mission, and safely withdraw. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henry reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.