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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Arthur C. Jetter, Captain Infantry, United States Army, Battery C, 2d Battalion, 20th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), for action dated 25 April 1971 for heroism while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam: Captain Jetter distinguished himself when his aerial artillery section was deployed from Fire Base Mace to support an American infantry company receiving heavy enemy rocket and mortar fire. As Captain Jetter was breaking from his first rocket run over the target area, he encountered a hail of enemy small arms fire from enemy gunners. Even though the enemy fire was becoming more and more accurate, he continued to make runs directly into the muzzle flashes of the enemy weapons, placing intense rocket, minigun and 40 mm grenade fire on the positions. After several passes, flying into the teeth of the enemy fire, a large secondary explosion occurred amid the enemy emplacements. His actions in the face of great danger were instrumental in defeating the hostile force in battle. Captain Jetter's outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.