AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  C-123

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain David O. Wilkey for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-123 Pilot near Chu Lai Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 19 August 1965. On that date, Captain Wilkey performed duty on a crew that successfully accomplished a flare mission that destroyed a hostile 20mm cannon position and aided the United States Marines in an operation that killed several of the hostile forces. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Wilkey reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.