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 Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadrons at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, over North Vietnam on 7 October 1967. On that date, Captain Andrews was a member of a twenty aircraft strike force, ordered to strike a high priority military target in North Vietnam. Despite intense anti-aircraft fire and numerous surface-to-air missiles, Captain Andrews dropped his ordnance with unerring accuracy which resulted in numerous rail cuts. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Andrews reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain Anthony Charles Andrews (AFSN: FR-3146561), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadrons at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, over North Vietnam on or about 17 October 1967. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Alexander reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.