AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  HG-130P, HC-130P

Citation:  1.) The first emergency air-to-air refueling between an unarmed and highly vulnerable HG-130P aircraft and an HH-3E helicopter over unfriendly territory. Because loss of the helicopter was imminent due to fuel starvation, Major Wallace maneuvered his aircraft into cloud covered mountainous terrain, which was hostile held, and effected an uninterrupted refueling while leading the way between mountains and adverse weather to avoid unfriendly fire. Major Wallace, through his professional skill, directly contributed to saving the helicopter and the six personnel aboard from certain capture and probable death. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wallace reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) Major Robert E Wallace distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Rescue Crew Commander aboard an HC-130P aircraft over hostile territory on 20 November 1967. On that date, Major Wallace directed the successful recovery of two pilots who had ejected from their jet fighter aircraft deep in hostile territory. He also provided emergency air refueling for a Rescue helicopter that was near fuel exhaustion and unable to reach a friendly landing site. This was accomplished at low level, under adverse weather conditions and over extremely hazardous and hostile terrain. Because of his actions in this mission, the helicopter, its crew of five, and the two injured survivors were saved from certain capture and possible death. THe professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wallace reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.