AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  F-4, L-19/O-1 Birddog

Citation:  1.) No Additional Info

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Major Thomas H. Palmer for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 8 September 1970. On that date, flying under adverse conditions, over extremely hazardous terrain through sustained antiaircraft and small arms fire, Major Palmer maintained his aircraft in the area to direct allied tactical air against dangerous hostile forces positions and targets. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Palmer reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.