AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  EC-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Frederick K. Koerner for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Navigator near Bong Song, Republic of Vietnam on 2 September 1967. On that date, Captain Koerner flew a highly classified, long and arduous reconnaissance mission over hostile terrain and under adverse weather conditions. Through the selfless application of his outstanding professional skill, ingenuity and perseverance, Captain Koerner's efforts resulted in the collection of the highest priority reconnaissance data which aided immeasurably in the fulfillment of complex and urgent intelligence requirements in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Koerner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.