(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Eric B. Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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 Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Eric B. Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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 Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Eric B. Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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 Armed Forces of the United States.