AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  O-2B

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Norman B. Walker for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an O-2B Pilot near Duc Lap, Republic of Vietnam on 25 August 1968. On that date, Major Walker was directed to proceed on an urgent mission against hostile forces which were on the verge of overrunning the Duc Lap Special Forces Camp. Despite extremely poor weather conditions which forced him to fly his light aircraft within easy range of hostile forces gun positions, Major Walker acquired the target. With unwavering calmness and courage, Major Walker flew through withering ground fire, pressing the attack until his mission was accomplished. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Walker reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.