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 Chief Warrant Officer Jack J. King, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Chief Warrant Officer King distinguished himself on 24 April 1967 while serving as pilot of a CR-47A Chinook helicopter during a combat support mission in the highway 506 Valley, Republic of Vietnam. When the extraction of an infantry unit became imperative because of a need for them to aid in the defense of a friendly landing zone, Chief Warrant Officer King volunteered to fly his large aircraft as part of a two-ship extraction effort. Disregarding almost impossible flying conditions, he piloted his helicopter at a low altitude over hostile terrain to retract half of the needed infantrymen. Upon reaching the pick-up site, the weather had deteriorated to the point of obscuration. Electing to attempt the extraction without the aid of armed helicopter support, Chief Warrant Officer King flew his helicopter down a steep hill at treetop level to pick up the infantrymen. He then flew at a low altitude and airspeed for ten miles to the landing zone where the infantrymen were unloaded. Chief Warrant Officer King’s display of personal bravery and outstanding flying ability is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.