AWARDED DFC: 5
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  F-4

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Dorsey D. Price for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Pilot near Dak To, Republic of Vietnam on 4 March 1969. On that date, Lieutenant Price was scrambled from alert status on a tactical emergency to strike actively firing hostile gun positions. Despite a malfunctioning engine, marginal weather conditions, and intense hostile ground fire which further damaged his aircraft, Lieutenant Price continued to provide accurate and timely information to his Aircraft Commander and effected complete destruction of the hostile guns. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Price reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.