AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-123

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman First Class Roger D. Newall for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-123 Loadmaster at Ton Le Cham, Republic of Vietnam on 8 September 1967. During an assault landing he encountered intense mortar fire which inflicted considerable damage to the aircraft. Disregarding his own wound, he administered first aid to others and assisted in calming the troops aboard. His professionalism under attack assisted in averting further damage to the aircraft and additional personnel injury. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty, displayed by Airman Newall reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.