AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman Second Class Andrew G. Sich for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an aircrew member on 30 August 1966. On that date, while flying on a flare drop mission over hostile territory in Southeast Asia, a flare ignited in the flare-dispensing apparatus. In his efforts to jettison the ignited flare, a second flare exploded and inflicted severe burns and wounds to his left hand. Despite the hazardous conditions involved, Airman Sich successfully jettisoned the two flares and prevented the loss of crew and aircraft. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Airman Sich reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.