Harold c rown- Secretary of the Air Force

1. Harold crown- Secretary of the Air Force CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO PORERT M. KRONE Major Robert M. Krone distinguished himself by heroism while Participativ in aerial flight as an F-105 pilot over North ietman on 31 January 1966. On that date, Major krone participated in a strike against a vital target heavily defended by anit-aircraft batteries. In spite of extremely marginal weather conditions, utilizing airborne radar for letdown, navigation and target area acquisition, and in the face of intense hostile ground fire, the target was destroyed. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty disnlayed by Major Krone reflect great credit upon himself and the United 'tatesAirforce. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to certify that the president of the United States of America authorized by act of congress July 2, 1926 has awarded THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO Major Robert M. Krone For Herosim While participating in aerial flight January 31, 1966 Given under mY hand. in the city of Washington This 16th day of March 1966