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 Captain Terence M. Bunker, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty in support of Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops in Laos. Captain Bunker distinguished himself on 25 February 1971 while serving as pilot of a UH-1H lift helicopter during the emergency extraction of an injured helicopter crew who were forced to land in enemy territory. When Captain Bunker’s aircraft received hostile fire as he approached the extraction site, he directed accurate suppressive fire against the enemy positions. Despite enemy mortar fire imparting around the downed aircraft, he landed his helicopter and quickly brought the injured crew aboard. As he flew his aircraft from the landing zone it again received hostile fire, against which he directed accurate suppressive fire. Captain Bunker’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.