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Monday, July 20, 2009
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Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient
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Attention to orders. Citation to accompany the award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Lieutenant Richard V. Butchka distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as Aircraft Commander of an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 24 October 1969. On that date, in the face of known hostile forces, who just shot down another rescue helicopter, Lieutenant Butchka, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, skillfully and expeditiously effected the rescue of three crewmen from the downed helicopter. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Butchka reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.