AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Robert A. Glasier for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Chief Warrant Officer Robert A. Glasier was serving as Aircraft Commander and helicopter gunship fire team lead on 4 December 1969 during a mission in support of Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Forces during the 3904 A/LA Toan Thang Operation, in Phuoc Chi hamlet, Phuoc Tuy village, Can Luoc district, Lon An. The ARVN forces had been fiercely attacked by a large and strongly armed enemy unit, consisting of both NVA and VC units. CW2 Glasier immediately initiated engagement with the enemy forces, inserting himself and his gunship between the enemy and the ARVN forces, drawing heavy anti-aircraft fire to his gunship, taking several hits in his aircraft as a result. This maneuver allowed the ARVN forces to withdraw slightly, saving them from possible annihilation. Completely disregarding all of the dangers caused by the enemy firepower, CW2 Glasier then began repeated aerial rocket attacks on the enemy positions, striking accurately and repeatedly into the middle of the enemy forces; directing the fire, not only from his own gunship, but also his wing man. CW2 Glasier's complete disregard for his own personal safety, and his accurate and deadly rocket strikes allowed the ARVN forces to regroup, launch a counter-offensive, and overcome the enemy forces, taking possession of the rear base of the enemy. CW2 Glasier personally killed 8 enemy soldiers in his deadly rocket attacks, and the ARVN forces killed an additional 7 enemy soldiers, captured one prisoner and seized a large cache of intelligence information, weapons, and ammunition. His daring courage and determination under heavy fire prevented the enemy from overrunning the friendly forces and turned the tide of the battle. CW2 Glasier's heroism while participating in this battle, his outstanding flying ability, and professional aerial actions, were instrumental to the success of the mission, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.