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 Donald L. Marx (AFSN: 0-3158725), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, on 24 March 1969. On that date, Captain Marx displayed outstanding aerial competence and courageous professionalism in the aggressive pursuance and acquisition of the assigned targets. The tenacity of this officer to attain the objective against formidable defenses is in accord with the highest military objectives. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marx 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 the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Donald L. Marx (AFSN: 0-3158725), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Plei Do Lim, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 January 1969. On that date, Captain Marx supported an American assault on a heavily fortified hostile base camp area. Disregarding intense anti-aircraft fire directed at his unarmed aircraft he enthusiastically pressed his rocket deliveries, at times flying low over the target making tight turns identifying the exact location of hostile positions for the fighter pilots. His eagerness to accomplish the mission despite extremely hazardous conditions resulted in the complete destruction of the base camp and dealt a crippling blow to hostile operations in the area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marx reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.