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 Captain Thomas Stanton Dewberry (AFSN: FR-68040/AO-3096531), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander over Southeast Asia on 11 January 1966. On that date, Captain Dewberry successfully completed an extremely exacting, classified mission over hostile terrain to locate an area only a few meters square deep within hostile territory. To avoid detection, his aircraft had to be meticulously navigated for over 200 miles at an altitude not higher than 50 feet over rugged mountainous terrain, some of which had no relief data available for navigation while constantly under the threat of hostile fire. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Dewberry 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Thomas Stanton Dewberry (AFSN: FR-68040/AO-3096531), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a combat air crew member in Southeast Asia on 22 May 1966. On that date, while under intense and accurate fire from unfriendly forces, Captain Dewberry demonstrated cool courage, undaunted determination, and superior skill in pressing home devastating air attacks against hostile positions. Persevering in the face of danger and death, he relentlessly and effectively aided in neutralizing the hostile forces. Captain Dewberry displayed outstanding heroism and devotion to duty and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.