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 Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW-2) Peter J. Rzeminski, 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 on 2 June 1969. Chief Warrant Officer Rzeminski distinguished himself while serving as aircraft commander of a UH-1H helicopter during the insertion of a rifle platoon in I Corps Tactical Zone, Republic of Vietnam. The insertion was accomplished without incident and the platoon began to move out of the landing zone on a ground reconnaissance mission. Almost immediately, the platoon came under intense enemy fire and suffered moderate casualties, while aircraft supporting the operation began receiving a heavy volume of small arms and heavy automatic weapons fire. The troop command and control helicopter was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed near the area of contact. Chief Warrant officer Rzeminski flew to the contested area and located the downed aircraft. His actions enabled the brigade commander, who was directing the operations from Chief Warrant Officer Rzeminski’s aircraft, to coordinate the necessary recovery equipment and to direct effective suppressive fire against the enemy anti-aircraft positions. His actions were instrumental in the recovery of the trapped platoon and resulted in heavy casualties to the enemy force. Chief Warrant Officer Rzeminski’s personal bravery 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.