AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  F-4E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major John F. Wickman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 22 April 1971. On that date, Major Wickman was leading an air strike against a hostile position consisting of a heavily defended storage area. In spite of heavy ground fire, marginal weather, and extremely hazardous terrain, Major Wickman delivered his ordnance with precise accuracy and effectiveness, thus neutralizing a high threat area and denying the hostile forces vital equipment and supplies. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wickman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.