The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Infantry) Marion H. Dorr, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 17 and 18 January 1964, in the Republic of Vietnam. As leader of a helicopter platoon, participating in the escort of troop carrying helicopters, Captain Dorr displayed fortitude, professional skill, and unique flying ability while repelling the actions of hostile forces. With his aircraft damaged by antiaircraft fire and himself wounded, he executed a vertical attack causing an entire enemy force to flee the landing zone. Later in the day, the platoon encountered a reinforced enemy battalion which assaulted with vicious anti-aircraft fire, downed one of his aircraft, and forced the remaining badly damaged aircraft to leave the area. Then, with his loan aircraft, he engaged the enemy until all ordinance was expended and, although his aircraft was struck many times, he bravely flew into the center of the heaviest gunfire to distract the hostile gunners and to permit a reconnaissance aircraft to locate survivors of his platoon. Although his aircraft was hit in all major components during this maneuver and one of his crew members seriously wounded, he succeeded in landing in a secure area and obtained another aircraft to continue his courageous efforts. On the following day, he again bravely led the platoon in an aerial operation that involved low-flying over enemy positions, and resulted in the annihilation of many enemy troops and the successful accomplishment of the mission of the friendly forces. Captain Dorr’s heroic conduct, exceptional flying ability, and determination are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect distinct credit upon himself and the military service.