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Wall of Honor Level:
Air and Space Friend

Honored by:

Awarded: Distinguished Flying Cross
Date of service: 2 June 1972
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 2 July I962, AS 672-5-1 and USARV Supplement 1 to AR 672-5-1, dated 10 August I970.
Reason: For heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: Captain Wallace distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as pilot of a command and control helicopter on a combat support mission. Observing a downed American helicopter 100 meters from known enemy positions, Captain Wallace immediately requested support from cobra gunships. When they arrived, he descended his aircraft in a rescue attempt. Receiving automatic weapon and small arms fire, Captain Wallace successfully rescued the four American advisors. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.