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 David Brian Grant (AFSN: 0-14933790), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander over Southeast Asia on 1 May 1972. On that date, Captain Grant was diverted from another strike to attack a surface-to-air missile site deep in hostile territory. Despite a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire and several surface-to-air missiles being launched at the flight Captain Grant was able to attack and destroy two surface-to-air missiles and their associated launch equipment. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Grant reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 with Combat “V” to Captain David Brian Grant (AFSN: 0-14933790), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia on 18 may 1972. On that date, Captain Grant engaged an overwhelming number of hostile aircraft in the successful defense of a strike flight deep in North Vietnam. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Grant repeatedly engaged the attacking hostile aircraft, allowing the mission to be completed unhampered. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Grant reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.