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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Richard T. Adams (MCSN: 0-88527), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (HMM-363), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, on 1 January 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMM-363)

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    March 28, 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Richard T. Adams (MCSN: 0-88527), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (HMM-363), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in action against the Viet Cong in the Republic of Vietnam on 28 March 1966.