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 Specialist Fourth Class Norman H. Guthrie, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in Vietnam on 30 August 1963. As Crew Chief on board a CH-21 Helicopter, Specialist Guthrie was participating in a mission to support the ground forces of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam when another United States Army helicopter crashed in the midst of extremely heavy hostile gunfire. As soon as his pilot landed the helicopter in the combat zone to assist in the evacuation of the crewmembers and equipment of the downed aircraft, Specialist Guthrie swiftly left the aircraft, ran through the intense gunfire, and assisted in evacuating an injured crewmember. He then continued to display his fortitude and complete disregard for his own personal safety by returning to the wreckage to assist in carrying a second injured man away from the flanking gunfire. After the injured personnel were on board his helicopter, he ignored the bullets passing through the aircraft and administered first aid to the wounded until relieved by a doctor at a medical aid station. Specialist Guthrie’s unselfish actions and conspicuous gallantry in this hazardous situation are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.