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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 Robert S. Sherman, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EB-66 Electronic Warfare Officer in Southeast Asia on 19 November 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Sherman participated in an electronic countermeasures support mission against radar directed anti-aircraft weapons and surface-to-air missiles which threatened a large combat force. His outstanding determination and professional performance in the face of immediate danger from hostile fire was a significant factor in the overall success of this vital mission. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Sherman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1967
    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    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 Robert S. Sherman, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EB-66C Electronic Warfare Officer over North Vietnam on 24 October 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Sherman’s unarmed electronic warfare aircraft provided valuable electronic support against the unfriendly radars which were tracking the combat operations flown against Phuc Yen Airfield. His exceptionally commendable performance in the face of personal danger from hostile fire was a vital factor in denying electronic information to the unfriendly foreign forces and a major contribution to the successful outcome of this dangerous tactical mission of the United States Air Force. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Sherman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.