The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Dewey Lee Smith (AFSN: AO-3003075), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam on 2 June 1967. On that date, Major Smith attacked a highly defended railroad marshalling yard. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Smith led his force directly to the target and delivered his ordnance under withering fire from hostile forces. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Smith reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Dewey Lee Smith (AFSN: AO-3003075), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Thai Nguyen, North Vietnam on 10 March 1967. On that date, Major Smith pressed an attack through an extremely intense and deadly anti-aircraft artillery barrage to strike his target with unerring accuracy. His actions exemplify the very highest standards of bravery and professional ability. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Smith reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.