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Citation:  1.) The United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Wolfgang W. E. Samuel for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Electronic Warfare Observer from 3 January 1963 to 2 April 1963. During this period, while partaking in a program of international significance, Lieutenant Samuel successfully met the exceptional operational requirements under the most hazardous and difficult flight conditions in an outstanding manner. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Samuel reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Wolf Gang W.E. Samuel for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RB-47 Electronic Warfare Officer, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska from 29 March 1967 to 27 June 1967. During this period, while flying from an overseas operating location, he demonstrated outstanding airmanship to the completion of missions flown under hazardous conditions. Despite the hazards involved, he was successful in obtaining electronic data of vital international significance. The distinctive accomplishments of Captain Samuel reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Wolfgang W.E. Samuel for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Electronic Warfare Officer for the 41st Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 18 November 1968 to 20 October 1969. During this period, Captain Samuel flew extremely hazardous missions through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. In spite of this he superbly accomplished these highly intricate and hazardous missions in support of free world forces combatting aggression. 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 Captain Samuel reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.