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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    April 8, 1970

    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    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 Lieutenant Colonel Homer B. Wells, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Aircraft Commander at Pleiku Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 8 April 1970. On that date, Colonel Wells flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. In spite of this, he superbly accomplished this highly intricate and hazardous mission in support of free world forces combating aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Wells reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.