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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguishing Flying Cross to Captain Grover S. Thompson for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Captain Thompson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while flying as Aircraft Commander aboard UH-1D helicopter. During combat assault the inserted troops came under intense enemy fire. They immediately sustained several casualties and an evacuation aircraft was requested. The evacuation aircraft received several rounds and crashed into rice paddy dike within one hundred meters of the enemy's positions. Captain Thompson courageously directed his ship downward toward the stricken aircraft, while implementing evasive maneuvers to void enemy fire and supervising his gunners in the suppression of enemy positions. He landed within twenty five meters of the downed ship and expeditiously rescued the crew. His 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.