AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Warrant Officer Arthur R. Jacobs for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Warrant Officer Jacobs distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions between the period 14 July to 15 July 1968 while serving as a Pilot of a medical evacuation helicopter during a search mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon being notified of an aircraft being downed, Warrant Officer Jacobs volunteered for the hazardous mission of rescuing the Pilot. Disregarding his own safety, Warrant Officer Jacobs flew over enemy-controlled terrain in search of the Pilot. After being unsuccessful the day before, Warrant Officer Jacobs continued his search on 15 July and succeeded in locating and retrieving the Pilot. His outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Oak Leaf Cluster) to Warrant Officer Arthur R. Jacobs for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Warrant Officer Jacobs distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 16 July 1968 while serving as an Aircraft Commander of a UH-1H helicopter during a combat mission near Camp Evans, Republic of Vietnam. When a OH-6A helicopter was downed in enemy-controlled terrain, Warrant Officer Jacobs immediately volunteered to extract the crew members. With complete disregard for his own safety, Warrant Officer Jacobs attempted to hover over the crash site, but was forced on the first three attempts to leave due to the intense hostile ground fire. On the fourth attempt, Warrant Officer Jacobs despite the enemy fire, remained in the area and safely evacuated the downed crew members. His outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.