The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Jeffrey Arnold Harvey (ASN: US-56835153), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 27 April 1969 while serving as an aerial observer with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date Specialist Harvey’s light observation helicopter was called to support friendly ground troops that had come in contact with a large enemy force. As the aircraft made low level passes over the enemy positions, Specialist Harvey disregarding the intense enemy fire, leaned out of the aircraft in order to mark the positions for air strikes. In spite of the intense fire directed at the helicopter he continually placed devastating suppressive fire on the hostile positions so that the friendly force could safely withdraw. As it made a final pass over the area the aircraft was hit by a burst of hostile fire. Specialist Harvey was fatally injured in the ensuing crash. Specialist Fourth Class Harvey’s outstanding courage and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.