(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William R. Usher, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Squadron Executive Officer, Squadron Operations Officer, Wing Plans Officer and Deputy Base Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William R. Usher, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Squadron Executive Officer, Squadron Operations Officer, Wing Plans Officer and Deputy Base Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.