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 with Combat “V” to Sergeant Charles D. Morrow, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Pararescue Specialist in Southeast Asia on 7 February 1970. On that date, Sergeant Morrow, a crew member aboard an HH-3E rescue helicopter, penetrated an extremely hostile area to successfully rescue two downed United States Navy pilots. Disregarding the threat of anti-aircraft and automatic weapons fire, Sergeant Morrow elected to attempt the rescue and, protecting his vulnerable aircraft with only a hand-held weapon, assisted in the location and recovery of each pilot. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Morrow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Sergeant Charles D. Morrow, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an HH-3 rescue helicopter Pararescue Specialist in Southeast Asia on 2 December 1969. On that date, Sergeant Morrow affected a difficult night rescue of a downed United States Air Force pilot. Sergeant Morrow’s explicit instructions enabled his aircraft commander to establish a precise hover above the survivor as Sergeant Morrow, utilizing only the helicopter’s limited illumination, skillfully accomplished the difficult recovery. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Morrow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Charles D. Morrow, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pararescue Recovery Technician, 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand on 1 August 1972. On that date, Sergeant Morrow’s job knowledge, outstanding airmanship, and continuous professionalism, displayed under the constant threat of hostile fire and adverse weather conditions, immeasurably aided the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron in recovery of a down American aircrew member. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Morrow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Staff Sergeant Charles D. Morrow, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Pararescue Recovery Technician on an HH-53C Rescue Helicopter in Southeast Asia on 13 April 1972. On that date, Sergeant Morrow, voluntarily participated in the hazardous rescue of a downed Marine pilot from deep within hostile territory. While manning his unprotected gun position, he braved intense anti-aircraft fire for over forty minutes to provide aerial cover for his vulnerable helicopter and the downed pilot. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Morrow reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.