AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  CH-3E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Ralph D. Wallis Jr. for heroism while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a CH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 11 September 1971. On that date, Captain Wallis flew in a formation of eight helicopters on a mission to move a large contingent of allied soldiers close to a tactical objective held by hostile forces. Despite ground fire and mortar attacks directed at his aircraft and the landing zone, Captain Wallis made repeated flights to the site, thus making possible the start of a new allied offensive in a vital area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Wallis reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.