AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Louis H. Meyer for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Electronic Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 13 October 1966. On that date, Lieutenant Meyer flew an extremely hazardous mission over known and suspected surface-to-air missile sites to bring back vital electronic intelligence information. By his outstanding display of professionalism and courage in the face of hostile fire from unfriendly forces, Lieutenant Meyer was highly instrumental in the overall success of the air mission. The results of his highly commendable efforts provided a major contribution to the tactical air mission in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Meyer reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.