AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-47

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-47 Airborne Morse Systems Supervisor near DaNang Airfield, Republic of Vietnam, on 10 October 1971. On that date, Sergeant Sommer was flying an unarmed reconnaissance mission against unfriendly forces in direct support of local ground operations. With great determination and skill, he remained in the area despite the threat of intense and accurate hostile fire. In spite of this he superbly accomplished this highly intricate and hazardous mission in support of free world forces combating aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic applications of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southweast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Sommer reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.