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 Specialist Fifth Class Dale E. Griffiths, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by his voluntary actions above a beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. He distinguished himself by his exceptional valorous actions on 21 April 1970 as his helicopter began to approach a landing zone. Suddenly and unexpectedly they received intense ground fire. He immediately began placing a heavy barrage of suppressive fire on the hostile positions as the aircraft hovered over the landing site. His outstanding ability and devotion to duty is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.