The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Henry E. Schwarz, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Major Schwarz distinguished himself while serving as the aircraft commander of a UH-1D helicopter and flight leader of an airmobile assault force lifting reinforcements to support an ambushed Vietnamese convoy. On approach into the landing zone, intense enemy fire was received. Despite the continued enemy fire, Major Schwarz hovered his aircraft in the landing zone area for several minutes in order to direct succeeding ships into safe landing points. Upon completion of the mission, he volunteered to remain in the objectives area as a command and control ship for the ground commander. Major Schwarz’ courage and devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.