AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  OH-6A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Irving W. Timmerman, Sergeant, United States Army, Troop B, 3rd Armored Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, Republic of Vietnam, for action dated 3 August 1969 for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: Sergeant Timmerman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as observer on an OH-6A helicopter conducting a visual reconnaissance in support of friendly infantry near Duc Hoa. Searching to the front of the friendly unit, the pilot spotted six enemy and engaged them with his min-gun, all the while receiving fire from several well camouflaged positions. Sergeant Timmerman returned this fire killing two and marking several positions. Spotting the flash from an enemy rocket launcher, he vectored the pilot to the area. On spotting the enemy soldier, Sergeant Timmerman leaped from his ship and physically escorted the prisoner to an area where the pilot could land. On returning to the area in a replacement aircraft he located several bunkers and placed highly effective suppressive fire on them, killing one. When the ship was hit at point blank range by automatic weapons fire, it crashed in flames. Throughout the mission his bravery and professionalism were exemplary. 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.