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- CITATION TO
ACCOMPANY
THE AWARD OF THE
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
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TO ROBERT W.
ALLEN, JR.
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Captain Robert
W. Alien Jr. distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while
participating in aerial flight as an AC-130 Gunship Navigator over
Southeast Asia on 2 February 1973.
On that date, while on an armed reconnaissance mission over
heavily defended hostile supply routes, his actions led to the damage
or destruction of ten hostile supply vehicles and four antiaircraft
artillery sites, and the ignition of numerous secondary fires and
explosions.
In the face of more 1000 rounds of antiaircraft artillery fire, he
succeeded in destroying large amounts of supplies and munitions
destined for use against friendly forces.
The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty
displayed by Captain Alien reflect great credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force.
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Authority: HQ 13
AF, S.O. GA-2480, 20 September 1973
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