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 First Lieutenant Kevin K. Lynch, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight, as evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Lynch distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 17 January 1969 while serving as a Pilot with Company A, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, on a mission to extract a small friendly patrol from an enemy encirclement. Upon learning that the patrol had sustained several casualties and was in danger of being overrun, First Lieutenant Lynch courageously flew to the area and braved intense hostile fire to land. He calmly remained on the ground until all of the men were on his craft, although he was continuously subjected to a hail of enemy rounds. First Lieutenant Lynch’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

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 First Lieutenant Kevin K. Lynch, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Lynch distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 5 March 1969 while serving as an Aircraft Commander with Company A, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, on a night hunter mission in Dinh Tuong Province. Lieutenant Lynch courageously flew his craft at low level over enemy infested territory in order to locate hostile activity and, upon sighting a group of enemy sampans, hovered over them so that his door gunners could mark their location for trailing gunships. His valiant actions resulted in the destruction of twelve enemy sampans, including their cargo and crews. First Lieutenant Lynch’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division and the United States Army.