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 Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot over North Vietnam on 27 June 1967. On that date, Captain Henning flew a flak suppression mission in support of an attack on the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel Complex. With complete disregard of the SA-2 missiles launched at him and despite the heavy anti-aircraft fire, Captain Henning silenced a battery of 85-millimeter guns, thereby reducing the hazard for his fellow pilots. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning 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 addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot over North Vietnam on 31 July 1967. On that date, flying through intense anti-aircraft fire, Captain Henning exhibited superior initiative and courage as he pressed an attack on a hostile surface-to-air missile complex. Persevering in the face of danger he participated in the destruction of one hostile missile site while suppressing four others in providing security for a major strike force attacking a heavily defended target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning 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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Ninth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief pilot over North Vietnam on 1 October 1967. On that date, Captain Henning successfully attacked a vital airfield in North Vietnam. In spite of intense hostile fire over the target and SA-2 missiles launched at him, Captain Henning accurately bombed the runway, helping to render it unserviceable. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning 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 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot near North Vietnam on 24 August 1967. On that date, Captain Henning braved extremely heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire to release all his ordnance on the vital rail yard. By pressing his attack Captain Henning destroyed several rail cars and did considerable damage to these important rail lines. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning 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 Second Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of an Eleventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against an opposing armed force over North Vietnam on 6 November 1967. On that date, Captain Henning led a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs aimed to attack the anti-aircraft defenses surrounding a vital military target in the vicinity of Hanoi. In spite of an accurate surface-to-air missile attack which downed his wingman and concentrated anti-aircraft fire directly at him, Captain Henning led his flight on a highly successful mission which silenced several of the gun positions in the immediate target area. The outstanding heroism and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning 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 Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Tenth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Hal P. Henning (AFSN: 0-76933), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Pilot over North Vietnam on 3 October 1967. On that date, Captain Henning flew through repeated SA-2 missile attacks and dense hostile fire to successfully attack a vital rail bridge. He then willingly returned to a high threat area to perform rescue cover over a downed fellow airman. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Henning reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.