AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  R4-4C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Roger E. Taylor for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an R4-4C Aircraft Commander on 11 August 1973 in the area of Ban Ban, Laos. On that date, Lieutenant Taylor planned and flew a visual reconnaissance mission to determine enemy troop movements and gun emplacements along the lines of communication in norther Laos. Despite the threat of enemy reaction, Lieutenant Taylor obtained excellent photography which provided higher headquarters with much needed intelligence data. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Taylor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.