AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  UH-1D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Warrant Officer One Brent H. Gourley for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty on 25 July 1967. Warrant Officer Gourley distinguished himself while serving as an Aircraft Commander on a UH-1D on a command and control mission. With full knowledge that the ground force was surrounded and in danger of being overrun, he piloted his aircraft into a small landing zone. One of the ground troops boarding the aircraft was killed, and the aircraft took numerous hits. Calmly and with professional skill he piloted his damaged aircraft out of the landing zone, saving the lives of the ground forces and his crew. 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.