The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Wayne N. Whatley (AFSN: 0-43750), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a pilot over North Vietnam on 30 September 1965. On that date, Major Whatley was assigned the destruction of a vital target deep within hostile territory and defended by heavy concentrations of anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missiles. Major Whatley displayed expert airmanship and professionalism by delivering his ordnance directly on the target achieving optimum results. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Whatley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Wayne N. Whatley (AFSN: 0-43750), 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 in Southeast Asia.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Wayne N. Whatley (AFSN: 0-43750), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over Southeast Asia on 18 August 1966. On that date, Major Whatley was a member of a flight of three F-105’s engaged in bombing a heavily defended surface-to-air missile site. By exhibiting extraordinary flying ability and great personal courage in the face of intense hostile fire, Major Whatley was successful in placing his ordnance on target and contributed greatly to the objectives of his country. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Whatley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.