In  the  name  of   the  President  of  the  United  States,  the   Commanding General  Fleet  Marine  Force,   Pacific  takes   pleasure   in  presenting   the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS to

for service as set forth in the following

              CITATION:

          "For heroism and extraordinary achievement as a FLIGHT LEADER serving  with  Marine  Medium  Helicopter  Squadron  364 on 18 November 1965.  Captain DOANE  flew as a section leader  in a troop lift  operation in support  of the  Army of the Republic  of  Vietnam  outpost  that had  been overrun by insurgent communist guerilla forces (Viet Cong).  The operation was  conducted  against  an extremely well  deployed  and  well armed  anti- aircraft  unit  that  brought  the  fire  of many  heavy automatic weapons to bear upon  the landing  zone.  Exercising  skillful  judgment,  iron  determi- nation and  displaying superior  aeronautical  skill,  Captain DOANE  made repeated approaches into the landing zone while under heavy fire and under marginal  weather conditions of  low ceilings and  reduced  visibility due  to rain showers.   When Captain DOANE's  division leader was  forced to  dis- continue  the flight  due to  serious damage to his aircraft  from hostile fire, Captain DOANE  assumed  command  of  the  division  and  continued  the flight.   On  the  third  landing   Captain  DOANE's   aircraft  was   severely damaged by heavy hostile  fire.  Captain DOANE,  using  all the skill  at his command,  flew  to  a safe  area,  thus  saving  the  aircraft  and  crew  from possible capture.  By his courage and selfless action under continuos enemy fire and his professional skill Captain DOANE upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."