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CHARLES J. FARRELL, JR.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Charles J. Farrell, Jr., Chief Warrant Officer W2, United States Army, 243rd Aviation Company (Assault Support Helicopter), Republic of Vietnam, for action dated 6 May, 1969 for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: Chief Warrant Officer Farrell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as aircraft commander in a CH-47 helicopter on an artillery fire base extraction west of Bu Prang. With the weather deteriorating rapidly and night
approaching, the tactical situation around the beleaguered fire base became critical. It was receiving both small arms and sporadic mortar fire when Chief Warrant Officer Farrell electedtocompletethefinalextraction. Withtotaldisregard for enemy fire, he executed the extraction of forty-five friendly troops under cover of suppressive fire delivered by UH-1H gunships. His extraordinary achievement and performance under fire as aircraft commander had a definite bearing on the fate of the fire base and its besieged personnel. He exposed his aircraft to enemy fire on three separate occasions, to complete the extraction. 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.
HARRY R. STROH
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Harry R. Stroh, Captain, 362nd Fighter Group, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations on 21 June, 1944; While taking part in a dive-bombing mission over the Cherbourg Peninsula, Captain Stroh demonstrated outstanding flying skill and great courage when his squadron was attacked by six enemy aircraft. With complete disregard for the dangers involved by attacking the superior numbers of hostile planes, he fearlessly engaged the enemy and repeatedly pressed home his attacks in the face of great odds. His outstanding airmanship was in large measure responsible for the dispersal of the enemy formation and
the protection of his squadron. The courage and deep devotion to duty displayed by Captain Stroh is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces. Captain Stroh is missing in action.
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