(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Aloysius Guthrie, Jr. (AFSN: FR-19676), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 602d Fighter Squadron in Southeast Asia on 18 July 1967. 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 United States Air Force.



