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 Robert J. Jackson, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Captain Jackson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as the pilot of a gunship in combat support of ARVN forces which were engaged in heavy contact with enemy forces. Captain Jackson without regard for his personal safety flew repeated strikes against well dug-in enemy positions through intense enemy automatic weapons fire. By his accurate strikes, he neutralized one machine gun position which was impeding the advance of the friendly battalions. After rearming his gunship he returned to the contract area and continued to place effective fire power on the enemy despite receiving intense machine gun and small arms fire. He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise in placing rocket fire with pinpoint accuracy. On numerous attacks he sustained hits in the fuselage of his aircraft when he fearlessly exposed his gunship to enemy fire to attain the best approach for attack. When released to return to his home base, he insisted on remaining and although taking murderous machine gun fire continued to engage the enemy until his ordnance was expended. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success attained by the ARVN forces and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.