- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Master Sergeant (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- 565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group, 8th Army Air Force
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1943
David C. Shattles received his DFC for his actions during the saving of his B-24 bomber "Vagabond King" of which he was serving as a tailgunner and Crew Chief.