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 to First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Electronics Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 6 August 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Williams successfully attacked and destroyed two missile launcher transporters, and set off sixty secondary explosions in the target area. Persevering in the face of danger and death, he effectively aided in destroying a potential SAM site near the DMZ. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams 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 to First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Electronics Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 12 July 1967. On that date, while under intense and accurate fire from opposing forces, Lieutenant Williams demonstrated great courage, undaunted determination and superior skill in pressing home a devastating air attack against hostile positions. Persevering in the face of danger and death, his relentless action effectively aided in neutralizing one hostile surface-to-air missile site and one anti-aircraft site. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams 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 lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Electronics Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 13 October 1967. On that date, under repeated attacks from hostile interceptors, intense anti-aircraft fire and surface-to-air missiles, Lieutenant Williams exhibited outstanding courage and initiative while protecting a large F-105 Thunderchief strike force. Pressing the attack into the heart of these defenses, Lieutenant Williams successfully neutralized a surface-to-air missile complex and a hostile fire control radar. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams 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 First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Electronics Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 26 October 1967. On that date, flying through marginal weather at low altitude, Lieutenant Williams displayed outstanding courage and aggressiveness by pressing the attack on threatening surface-to-air missile sites and destroyed several flak batteries. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Electronics Warfare Officer on 31 July 1967. On that date, flying through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant Williams exhibited superior initiative and courage as he pressed home a sustained air attack on a hostile surface-to-air missile complex. Persevering in the face of danger and death this officer 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 Lieutenant Williams 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 lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant David H. Williams (AFSN: 0-3133822), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Thunderchief Electronics Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 17 September 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Williams displayed outstanding initiative and courage in pressing home a devastating air attack on a hostile surface-to-air missile complex. In spite of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant Williams attacked and destroyed a missile site which was threatening the main strike force. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.