(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of a Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Colonel Crittenberger’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.