AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  HH-43B

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Tom W. Brumfield, Jr. for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Aircraft Commander at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 25 March 1969. On that date, Major Brumfield flew his HH-43B rescue helicopter into hostile territory to rescue a downed United States Army pilot and a Vietnamese observer. Despite the mountainous terrain and inaccessibility of the survivors, Major Brumfield managed to rescue both survivors prior to capture. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Brumfield reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.