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 Ian Drummond, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a C-7A aircraft at Katum, Special Forces Camp, Republic of Vietnam on 4 May 1971. On that date, Lieutenant Drummond made a successful tactical approach, offload, and departure of the field, but after takeoff the aircraft came under hostile automatic ground fire. Evasive maneuvers were employed by Lieutenant Drummond while checking the engine instruments for possible engine or system damage and maintaining close crew coordination through a successful landing at the nearest airfield. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Drummond reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 David Ian Drummond, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Copilot in Southeast Asia on 21 December 1972. On that date, Captain Drummond participating in high priority bombing targets in heavily defended areas of North Vietnam. Despite the intensity of defensive reaction and the extreme hazard posed by numerous surface-to-air missiles and hostile interceptors, Captain Drummond displayed a courageous willingness to place the mission requirements above his personal safety in directing his aircraft to a successful release of his ordnance on the designated target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Drummond reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 22, 1972 – March 29, 1973
Captain David Ian Drummond, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 22, 1972 until his release on March 29, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
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December 22, 1972 – March 29, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain David Ian Drummond, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 22 December 1972 to 29 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.