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- Citation to Accompany the Award of
The Distinguished Flying Cross To-
- Alfred E. Hanson
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- Master Sergeant Alfred E. Hanson
distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating
in aerial flying as AC-47 Loadmaster near Tuy Hoa, republic of
Vietnam, on 30 August 1967. On that date, Sergeant Hanson flew to the
defense of the hamlet of Tuy Hoa and nearby friendly positions
which were under heavy hostile attack and in danger of being
overrun. In spite of severe turbulence, mountainous terrain, and
shortage of fuel and extensive hostile ground fire, Sergeant Hanson
coordinated the precise handling, setting and dropping of flares which
aided in bringing the maximum firepower on the hostile attack and
preventing the friendly positions from being overrun.
The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty
displayed by Sergeant Hanson reflect great credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force.
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