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

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Captain Martin distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as aircraft commander of a lift helicopter during an escort mission. Captain Martin encountered heavy automatic weapons fire near Thoi Binh. In spite of adverse weather conditions and lack of navigational aids, Captain Martin chose to continue the mission at low level. Enroute, Captain Martin's pilot was critically wounded in the chest, only retaining consciousness long enough to secure his shoulder harness. Although wounded himself, Captain Martin remained calm, executing low level evasive maneuvers expertly and making all necessary emergency calls directing gunships to the area in which he was sooon forced to land. Captain martin then supervised the care of the wounded. He remained on the aircraft exposed to enemy observation and directed the medical evacuation helicopter in to pick up the other wounded personnel. Captain Martin continued to coordinate the evacuation of all his passengers and remained with his ship until it was recovered. Captain Martin's 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.