(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William K. Atlee, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 15 August 1972. His professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.