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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Patrick R. Stouffer for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as AC-47 Aerial Gunner at Tong Le Chon, Republic of Vietnam, on 7 August 1967. On that date, Sergeant Stouffer flew to the defense of a Special Forces Camp under hostile attack and in imminent danger of being overrun. Despite adverse weather and heavy anti-aircraft fire, Sergeant Stouffer's outstanding skill and ability kept the gun pods filled at all times. The grim determination of Sergeant Stouffer to maintain the miniguns in a ready state repelled human wave attacks in the successful defense of a bastion of freedom. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Stouffer reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.