AWARDED DFC: 5
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  B-52, UC-123

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Douglas W. Jamieson for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the Navigator of a UC-123 Ranch Hand Provider at Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 27 September 1969. On that date, Captain Jamieson flew an extremely hazardous low level defoliation mission into a known high threat area. During the spray run, the control surfaces of Captain Jamieson’s aircraft were extensively damaged by hostile ground fire and aircraft maneuverability was seriously impaired. By precise and accurate low level navigation, Captain Jamieson directed the aircraft to the emergency recovery airfield thus insuring the safe recovery of the flight crew and aircraft as well as the successful completion of a very important mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jamieson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Douglas W. Jamieson for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the Navigator of a UC-123 at Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 10 April 1970. On that date, Captain Jamieson was the lead navigator of a formation of seven low level defoliation aircraft on a crop destruction mission of the highest priority. During the spray run, Captain Jamieson’s aircraft received intense ground fire, which resulted in a runaway propeller and the subsequent loss of the engine. Knowing that his aircraft's ability to climb was severely impaired, Captain Jamieson expertly directed his Aircraft Commander out of a valley occupied by hostile forces and surrounded by steeply rising terrain. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jamieson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Douglas W. Jamieson for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Radar Navigator, 307th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, on 19 December 1972. On that date, Captain Jamieson was flying on a high priority mission against a heavily defended target in North Vietnam. Despite the hazards presented by numerous surface-to-air missiles, Captain Jamieson released his ordnance precisely on target and safely egressed from the high threat area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jamieson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

4.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Third Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Douglas W. Jamieson for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Radar Navigator at U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, from 20 December to 29 December 1972. During that period, Captain Jamieson flew five night bombing missions against heavily defended, vital military targets in North Vietnam. Despite hostile fighter interceptors, numerous surface-to-air missi1es, and high caliber antiaircraft artillery, Capta1n Jamieson, with complete disregard for his personal safety, penetrated these defenses and released his ordnance precisely on target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jamieson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air force.

5.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Douglas W. Jamieson for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Squadron Radar Navigator, 365th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 307th Strategic Wing (Heavy), U-Tapao Air Field, Thailand, on 21 December 1972. On that date, Captain Jamieson was Radar Navigator on an extremely hazardous mission. All available defensive tactics, including surface-to-air missiles, were employed by the enemy to thwart the mission. Captain Jamieson’s superior performance was manifested in the application of his navigational equipment to lead the cell through a congested and hostile environment, in placing the bombs on target, and in meeting the critical timing to facilitate successful completion of the mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jamieson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.