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The President of the United States takes great pleas- ure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Clyde M. Woltman, Jr. for extraordinary achieve- ment while participating in aerial flight as Wingman in a section of HARRIERS conducting a night combat mission while flying with Marine Attack Squadron 311, Marine
Aircraft Group 13 Forward, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expe- ditionary Force, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific in support of Operation Desert Storm on 26 February 1991. On Captain Woltman’s initial attack loaded with four 1,000-pound bombs, only one bomb released from the port wing resulting in an asymmetric condition prone to departure from safe flight. Emergency jettison was selected, releas- ing just the remaining bomb on the port wing and leaving two bombs hung on the starboard wing. A foul weather, night approach to a wet runway was flown at a forward base without the aid of a Landing Signal Officer. On touchdown, the asymmetric load fully compressed the right wing landing gear strut while the left wing landing gear remained off the ground during landing and roll-out. Captain Wolt- man exhibited a unique ability to perceive the asymmetry of his air- craft both during the target attack and during landing and displayed extraordinary talent in saving the aircraft in these two individual
critical situations. By his bold determination, in- domitable spirit, and end- less dedication to duty, Captain Woltman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Houston L. Hyman for ex- traordinary achievement while participating in aeri- al flight as a C-123 Loadmaster in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 December 1967. On that date, Ser-
geant Hyman had left inter-phone to prepare his cargo for speed off-loading. His first indication of the attack came when he opened the cargo door and saw shell impacting behind the air- craft. Without hesitation, Sergeant Hyman secured the doors and began tightening the loosened cargo tie-down devices in prepa- ration for flight. As shells were exploding closer and closer to
the aircraft, Sergeant Hyman worked steadily without assistance and with the cool discipline of a seasoned professional. As the aircraft moved down the runway, Sergeant Hyman continued to make the load secure and used pure physical force to ascertain that it would not shift during the take-off phase. The profession- al competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Hyman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Fly- ing Cross to Staff Sergeant Houston L. Hyman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-123 Loadmaster in Southeast Asia
on 31 January 1968 and 1 February 1968. On those dates, Ser- geant Hyman flew repeated night emergency resupply missions under adverse conditions including hostile ground fire and mar- ginal airfield conditions. The successful completion of these mis- sions contributed in large measure to the defeat of the hostile forces. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed Sergeant Hyman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
The President of the United States takes great pleas- ure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Specialist Four Cecil E. James for heroism while partici- pating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 5 September 1969 while serving as an Aerial Observer with the Air Cavalry Troop,
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, he was flying in a light observation helicopter northwest of Loc Ninh when suddenly the aircraft was struck by intense enemy fire, causing considerable damage to the aircraft and wounding the Pilot and Specialist James. Since the Pilot was unable to operate the air- craft controls, Specialist James, though he had never piloted a heli- copter before, took over the controls. Ignoring his wounds, he flew the partially disabled aircraft to
its base of operations where he made a safe landing. Specialist Four James’ actions were in keeping with the highest tradi- tions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Dis- tinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class George Suminski for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Aircrewman of a United States Naval Patrol Bomber Plane in Anti-Submarine op- erations in the Bay of Biscay and the Western Approaches to the United Kingdom from November 16, 1943 to May 24, 1944. Completing his twentieth mission dur- ing this period, Suminski contributed materially to the success of his squadron.
His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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