The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Warrant Officer Two Scott Carleton Worsham, United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, 1st Aviation Brigade. Chief Warrant Officer Worsham, participating in aerial flight distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as aircraft commander of a utility helicopter which was extracting a long range reconnaissance patrol deep within enemy held territory. Air Force and Allied fighters were providing gun support but had to break station when their ordnance was expended. The lead ship extracted the first half of the team, taking fire the entire time it was in the pick-up zone. Warrant Officer Worsham dropped down toward the area when the first extraction was completed, but was driven back by an intense barrage of enemy fire. The ground team leader told him to abort any further attempts as in his opinion the enemy was in too close. With almost no gunship cover and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Warrant Officer Worsham descended for the second time into the intense fire. Depending solely on his door gunners for suppressive fire his descent proved successful. Even though he was engaged by rockets in the pick-up area, he managed to extract the remaining members of the team to safety. It was through sheer courage that he was able to save the stranded men’s lives, a courage that put his own life second to that of his stranded comrades. Chief Warrant Officer Worsham’s heroic actions and devotion to duty will be a monumental example for his fellow aviators to emulate. His gallant actions and drive to complete the mission despite personal risk were far above and beyond the call of duty, and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.