AWARDED DFC: 5
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  UH-1C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Warrant Officer One Richard A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action, above and beyond the call of duty. On 17 October 1969, these men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving aboard an armed helicopter gunship supporting friendly troops near Tan An. After the first troop insertion of the day, two enemy soldiers were spotted, later several bunkers were spotted and engaged with rockets. On one of the bunker engagements, their aircraft experienced a partial engine failure, causing a forced landing in a known enemy position. The aircraft was able to takeoff, but again experienced engine failure. Finally the aircraft was lifted again and set down in a place of relative safety. Throughout the day, they carefully monitored the instruments, directed door gun fire on enemy movements and kept clear of their aircraft in the area. In spite of the crippling engine failure and hostile enemy fire, they performed their duties in an exemplary manner. Their 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.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Warrant Officer One Richard A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action, above and beyond the call of duty. On 15 April 1970, these men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Aircraft Commanders of helicopter gunships in support of friendly ground troops. While proceeding to the area of insertion, they came under intense hostile fire and, immediately they initiated rocket strikes to silence the fire. Three hours later they were called to the same area in order to cover the extraction of troops. Despite heavy fire, they continually placed rocket and minigun strikes on the enemy in order for the transport ships to accomplish the extraction. Throughout the operation, their calm professionalism and courage proved an invaluable asset in accomplishing the mission. Their 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.

3.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Two Richard A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action, above and beyond the call of duty. On 2 September 1970, these men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Aircraft Commanders of helicopter gunships during a mission in support of friendly ground forces. While they were supplying aerial fire power for the ground forces, a troop transport helicopter was subjected to intense enemy fire. Immediately answering the distress call, these men located the enemy positions and began applying devastating suppressive fire. As they attacked the enemy positions, they were subject to intense hostile fire. Disregarding the enemy fire, they continued their attack demonstrating superb airmanship and courage. Through their extraordinary flying skill and knowledge of combat techniques, they were able to completely silence the enemy positions. Their 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.

4.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Two Richard A Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action, above and beyond the call of duty. On 21 August 1970, these men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Aircraft Commanders aboard helicopters supporting Allied ground forces near Fire Support Base Tawnee. When a transport helicopter came under intense enemy fire and was forced down in an enemy-controlled area, they quickly flew to the scene and directed devastating aerial ordnance upon the enemy positions. Despite constant hostile automatic weapons fire, they boldly and skillfully maneuvered their aircraft over the enemy positions in order to effectively suppress the hostile fire while the downed airmen were rescued. Through their great personal courage and outstanding flying ability they were highly instrumental in the success of the mission. Their heroic 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.

5.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Two Richard A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action, above and beyond the call of duty. On 26 November 1970, these men distinguished themselves by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Aircraft Commanders of helicopter gunships in support of regional forces in the Rung Sat special zone. While scouting an area of suspected enemy concentration, they spotted numerous bunkers and enemy fighting positions. On subsequent passes over this area, their aircraft were subjected to intense ground fire. Undaunted, these men made numerous rocket and minigun runs on the area and, through their exceptional skill, the enemy was forced to retreat. Their aggressiveness and courage under fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.