AWARDED DFC: 3
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  HH-43F

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to FREDRIK M. BERGOLD. Captain Fredrik M. Bergold distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as Helicopter Rescue Crew Commander near Dak To, Republic of Vietnam on 8 June 1966. On that date, Captain Bergold assisted in the lifesaving rescue of fourteen wounded soldiers from an extremely hostile area. During this operation, Captain Bergold made five trips into the area, picking up survivors and delivering ammunition under the constant threat of hostile fire. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bergold reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) to FREDRIK M. BERGOLD. Captain Fredrik M. Bergold distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Rescue Crew Commander near Pleiku Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 and 15 August 1966. On those dates, Captain Bergold commanded a helicopter that was successful in the saving of five U.S. Army personnel who were critically wounded. The night-instrument mission was very uncommon, requiring exceptional skill in coping with the problems of helicopter instrument flight for long periods of time. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bergold reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (SECOND OAK LEAF CLUSTER) to FREDRIK M. BERGOLD. Captain Fredrik M. Bergold distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an HH-43F Rescue Crew Co-pilot near Polei Djerang, Republic of Vietnam on 29 October 1966. On that date, Captain Bergold assisted in the recovery of six persons, three were wounded critically, from an extremely hostile area. During the last phase of the recovery operation, Captain Bergold's helicopter was hit by heavy automatic weapons fire that forced it to make an immediate landing which, through Captain Bergold's assistance, was accomplished without further harm to the aircraft and crew. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bergold reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.