He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 18 , 1966 for his valorous actions supporting Marine ground forces near Dong Ha , Vietnam during Operation Hastings .
On February 1961 Second Lieutenant Clyde O. Childress USMC became the first MarCad to be commissioned .
Clyde O. Childress USMC was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 18 , 1966 for Clyde O. Childress USMC 's valorous actions supporting Marine ground forces near Dong Ha , Vietnam during Operation Hastings .
On February 1961 Second Lieutenant Clyde O. Childress USMC became the first MarCad to be commissioned .