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 Staff Sergeant Harold W. Ferguson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as C-130E Skyhook Air Crew member on 17 January 1967. On that date, Sergeant Ferguson was flying a critical combat mission in support of unconventional warfare operation in Southeast Asia. With great determination and superior airmanship, Sergeant Ferguson completed the mission and the penetration of highly sophisticated hostile weapon systems. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Ferguson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.