AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  EC-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James E. York for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Pilot in the Republic of Vietnam on 2 October 1967. On that date, Lieutenant York flew a highly classified, long and arduous reconnaissance mission over hostile terrain and under adverse weather conditions. Through the selfless application of his outstanding professional skill, ingenuity and perseverance, Lieutenant York's efforts resulted in the collection of the highest priority reconnaissance data which aided immeasurably in the fulfillment of complex and urgent intelligence requirements in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant York reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.