AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  UH-1P

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Clarke R. Lambert for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a UH-1P Helicopter Gunship Pilot near Duc Lap, Republic of Vietnam, on 23 May 1969. On that date, Captain Lambert repeatedly attacked hostile forces which threatened to overrun a long range reconnaissance patrol and a downed helicopter crew. Despite heavy ground fire directed at his aircraft, Captain Lambert delivered his ordnance with such accuracy and devastation that their attacks were broken up, enabling surviving personnel to be rescued. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lambert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.