AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  O-2A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Edward A. Klein for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Tonle Cham, Republic of Vietnam on 28 November 1968. On that date, Captain Klein directed tactical airstrikes on a hostile force that was attempting to overrun Fire Support Base Dot. Through his immediate response and with complete disregard for his own personal safety in the face of hostile ground fire, he directed fighter elements on the hostile force causing heavy casualties and forcing him to retreat. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Klein reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.