(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Thomas J. Hanton (AFSN: FV-3222319), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapons Systems Officer with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest 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 to Captain Thomas J. Hanton (AFSN: FV-3222319), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Weapons Systems Officer with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.