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 Staff Sergeant Jack W. Davis, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-130 Gunship Flight Engineer over Southeast Asia on 23 January 1972. On that date, while on a night armed reconnaissance mission, his actions led to the damage or destruction of 17 hostile supply vehicles and the ignition of 30 secondary fires and explosions. Putting aside his concern for personal safety in the face of 355 rounds of hostile antiaircraft fire, he succeeded in destroying large amounts of supplies and munitions destined for use against friendly forces. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Davis reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.