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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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Technical Sergeant Frank Gaydos Jr. distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as Flight Engineer of an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 24 October 1969. On that date, Sergeant Gaydos’ aircraft repeatedly penetrated an area of intense hostile fire, recovering two downed airmen before battle damage rendered his aircraft incapable of further rescue operations. His fearless operation of the rescue hoist while completely exposed to the hostile fire impacting about him and his reassuringly calm hover instruction to the pilots, insured the ultimate success of the rescue mission. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Gaydos reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.