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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Warrant Officer W2 Richard L. Hein for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. These men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as aircraft commanders aboard armed helicopters during a night operation in support of an outpost eight miles northwest of Phuoc Long, that was being overrun by an enemy force. Disregarding their own personal safety, they repeatedly attacked heavy enemy positions in attempts to relieve the pressure on the outpost. Placing numerous rockets on the enemy positions, they accounted for several enemy casualties and countless wounded. Although their ships received hostile fire, they did not hesitate in their efforts to attack and destroy the enemy emplacements, displaying exemplary courage and leadership, they were instrumental to the success of the mission. Their actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon themselves, their unit and the United States Army.