The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Willis Grant Uhls (AFSN: FR-3196550), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 22 September 1970. On that date, flying under adverse conditions, over extremely hazardous terrain through sustained anti-aircraft and small arms fire, Lieutenant Uhls maintained his aircraft in the area to direct allied tactical air against dangerous hostile force’s positions and targets. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Uhls in the dedication of his service to his country 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 First Lieutenant Willis Grant Uhls (AFSN: FR-3196550), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller with Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action near Kiem Kan, Republic of Vietnam, on 20 April 1970. On that date, Lieutenant Uhls flew in support of a beleaguered ground unit culminating in their defeat of a large hostile force. Despite mountainous terrain and intense anti-aircraft fire Lieutenant Uhls skillfully guided his unarmed aircraft low over the area to mark hostile positions for strike aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Uhls reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.