AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  A-37

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Glen W. Moorhead III for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-37 pilot in Southeast Asia on 1 May 1972. On that date, Captain Moorhead flew in support of allied forces in the besieged special forces camp near Vinh Tuy, Chuong Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam. Despite approaching darkness, low clouds and intense antiaircraft fire, Captain Moorhead made repeated low level passes over the target area, delivering his ordnance with great accuracy. As a direct result of these actions, friendly forces were able to resecure their positions, and numerous allied lives were saved. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Moorhead reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.