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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 Warrant Officer Stanley C. Wiley, 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: Warrant Officer Wiley distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 October 1968 while serving as a Pilot with Company A, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, on a reconnaissance in force mission in Long An Province. When a friendly scout ship was shot down in the Vam Co Tay River, Warrant Officer Wiley, disregarding his own safety, took his ship through heavy enemy fire to pick the downed pilot out of the water and rush him to medical facilities in Tan An. Warrant Officer Wiley’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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Warrant Officer

    Action Date:

    November 10, 1968
    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    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 Warrant Officer Stanley C. Wiley, 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. Warrant Officer Wiley distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 10 November 1968 while serving as a Pilot with Company A, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, on a reconnaissance in force mission in Long An Province. When Warrant Officer Wiley received word that immediate evacuation of critically wounded men was necessary, he attempted to take his craft into the heavily embattled area to make the pickup. As he hovered over the friendly force and his craft was hit by enemy fire, instinctively Warrant Officer Wiley maneuvered the helicopter away from the friendly force and crash landed, preventing injury to the eight men aboard. Warrant Officer Wiley’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty are in keeping with the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division and the United States Army.