AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  F4D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Clark M. Walker for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a F4D Aircraft Commander deep within unfriendly territory on 19 July 1967. On that date, Captain Walker aided in providing fighter protection for a flight of two photo reconnaissance aircraft. Evading surface-to-air missiles, intense anti-aircraft fire and threats from hostile aircraft Captain Walker flew through a most highly defended area in the successful accomplishment of their mission. The professional competence, aerial skill and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Walker reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.