AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  RF-4C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major John T. Hicks for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Aircraft Commander in the demilitarized zone of Vietnam on 13 August 1969. On that date, Major Hicks flew a high priority night infra-red reconnaissance mission in a high threat area. Despite intense hostile ground fire Major Hicks achieved 100 percent coverage of his targets, providing significant intelligence data concerning the disposition of hostile forces. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Hicks reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.