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 (W-1) Townsend J. Sausville, Jr., United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam while serving with the 189th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter), 1st Aviation Brigade, on 22 May 1969. Warrant Officer Sausville distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as pilot of a UH-1H helicopter re-supplying a forward outpost near Dak To. Confronted with heavy rains, low clouds, and a landing site surrounded by tall trees, he maneuvered down into it. After unloading the supplies, the ship came under heavy enemy fire. He skillfully flew his aircraft out of the clearing to safety. When he received word that the friendly ground force had sustained injuries from enemy contact, he returned the aircraft through the dense jungle foliage to take on the battle casualties. Though hindered by sporadic enemy fire, he remained in the landing zone until all the wounded personnel were loaded. Warrant Officer Sausville’s courageous determination to see the mission through resulted in saving four lives. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.