(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James William Wold, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 56th Special Operations Wing, Pleiku and DaNang Air Bases, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 241 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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.