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 Captain Charles Edwin Engle, United States Air Force (Reserve), for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 24 October 1970. On that date, Captain Engle’s small unarmed aircraft came under intense anti-aircraft and small arms fire while he was pinpointing positions of hostile forces and the aircraft was severely damaged. Despite the damage to the aircraft, Captain Engle elected to return to his home airfield rather than land at an isolated and un-secure area and lose valuable equipment and possibly risk other American lives in a rescue attempt. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Engle 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 pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Charles Edwin Engle, United States Air Force (Reserve), for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 21 August 1970. On that date, flying under adverse conditions, over extremely hazardous terrain through sustained anti-aircraft and small arms fire, Lieutenant Engle maintained his aircraft in the area to direct allied tactical air against dangerous hostile forces positions and targets. Through his personal initiative 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 Lieutenant Engle in the dedication of his service to his country reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.