(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John D. Riddle, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a C-123 Pilot with the 309th Air Commando Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action during 1,127 combat sorties over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John D. Riddle, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a C-123 Pilot with the 309th Air Commando Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action during 1,127 combat sorties over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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.