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 (Army Award) to Captain Eldon D. Henderson (AFSN: FR-70075), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 15 June 1967, in Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam. On that date Captain Henderson, serving as a Forward Air Controller, received information that a Civilian Irregular Defense Group company led by United States Army Special Forces personnel, was overrun by a North Vietnamese Battalion. The Civilian Irregular Defense Group company, suffering heavy casualties, was completely disorganized and attempting to escape and evade enemy forces to reorganize. With complete disregard for his own safety, Captain Henderson flew his O-1E aircraft at treetop level. Locating many small groups of the friendly force, he established communications and guided these groups to a rally point where they could reorganize. Captain Henderson continued to fly in support of the ground forces until they had reorganized, even though extensive enemy fire was directed toward his aircraft. Captain Henderson’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and upon the military service.