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 Major William Carter Eagle (AFSN: FR-23954), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam on 4 February 1967. On that date, Major Eagle attacked a high priority target at Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam. Despite intense and accurate hostile ground fire, continuous surface-to-air missile warnings, and numerous launches, he delivered his ordnance with unerring accuracy on the target, causing extensive damage. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Eagle reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major William Carter Eagle (AFSN: FR-23954), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Thai Nguyen, North Vietnam, on 10 March 1967. On that date, Major Eagle aggressively and with extraordinary bravery pressed his attack through an extremely intense and deadly anti-aircraft barrage to strike his target with unerring accuracy. His actions exemplify the very highest standards of bravery and professional ability. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Eagle reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Major William Carter Eagle (AFSN: FR-23954), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 4 December 1966. On that date, Major Eagle attacked a high priority target despite concentrated accurate ground fire and continuous surface-to-air missile warnings. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he delivered his ordnance with unerring accuracy causing extensive damage. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Eagle reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.