AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  A-4C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Donald M. Wyand for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on 28 April 1965 as Pilot of an A4C aircraft while serving with Attack Squadron Twenty-two embarked in USS MIDWAY (CVA41). Acting as flight leader for two coordinated strikes on PT boats sighted on the Rao Nay River aboe Quong Khe, North Vietnam, Commander Wyand, in the face of heavy enemy gunfire from the boats and anti-aircraft fire from the surrounding area directed and led repeated attacks against the targets. Through his leadership, bravery and flying skill, Commander Wyand directly contributed to the locating of all the PT boats in the area and to the overall damage inflicted upon them. His heroic performance throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.