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 Dean M. Resch, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in support of Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops in Laos. Chief Warrant Officer Resch distinguished himself on 13 February 1971 while serving as Pilot of a CH-47 cargo helicopter during an emergency re-supply mission in Laos. Chief Warrant Officer Resch volunteered to deliver vitally needed ammunition to a besieged firebase. Although under constant anti-aircraft fire from numerous enemy positions while enroute to the firebase, he continued his mission. As he began his descent onto the landing zone, he came under an intense mortar barrage. Skillfully maneuvering his aircraft, Chief Warrant Officer Resch successfully unloaded the vital supplies. His actions were instrumental in enabling the ground element to repel the enemy assault. Chief Warrant Officer Resch’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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Dean M. Resch, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in support of Army of Republic of Vietnam troops in Laos. Chief Warrant Officer Resch distinguished himself on 27 February 1971 while serving as Pilot of a CH-47 cargo helicopter during combat operations in Laos. Upon receiving information that a tactical emergency was declared by a ground element under siege, Chief Warrant Officer Resch volunteered to re-supply the base. Although his aircraft sustained several damaging hits enroute to the firebase, Chief Warrant Officer Resch skillfully maneuvered his aircraft and successfully delivered the critical supplies. His actions were solely responsible for the successful completion of the mission. Chief Warrant Officer Resch’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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Dean M. Resch, 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 1 April 1971 while serving as Aircraft Commander of a CH-47 helicopter during an emergency re-supply of a mechanized infantry unit in heavy enemy contact in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. When a tactical emergency was declared by the ground personnel, Chief Warrant Officer Resch volunteered to re-supply the beleaguered troops. Flying through darkness and adverse weather conditions, he was forced to use instrument flying rules to reach the contact area. Upon approaching the landing zone and while hovering to deliver the vital munitions, Chief Warrant Officer Resch’s aircraft was subjected to intense enemy anti -aircraft and small arms fire. On returning from the successful re-supply mission, his aircraft again came under enemy fire. Chief Warrant Officer Resch’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.