Actual burial here.
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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Dan L. F. Coombs, III, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 12 August 1970 while serving as a pilot with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Lieutenant Coombs was in his light observation helicopter. Flying cover for elements of the Aero-Rifle Platoon on the ground. Flying at dangerously low altitudes, he placed accurate suppressive fire upon enemy positions and marked the enemy locations with smoke grenades. As a medical evacuation helicopter entered the area, Lieutenant Coombs then proceeded to provide accurate and suppressive covering fire for the craft. Though dangerously low on fuel, Lieutenant Coombs continued to shield the rescue ship by maneuvering his helicopter between the enemy ground fire and the craft. He then continued on station, accurately calling in artillery strikes, until another helicopter could relieve him. His actions contributed significantly to a successful extraction of the wounded personnel. First Lieutenant Coombs' 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.
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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Dan L. F. Coombs, III, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 12 August 1970 while serving as a pilot with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Lieutenant Coombs was in his light observation helicopter. Flying cover for elements of the Aero-Rifle Platoon on the ground. Flying at dangerously low altitudes, he placed accurate suppressive fire upon enemy positions and marked the enemy locations with smoke grenades. As a medical evacuation helicopter entered the area, Lieutenant Coombs then proceeded to provide accurate and suppressive covering fire for the craft. Though dangerously low on fuel, Lieutenant Coombs continued to shield the rescue ship by maneuvering his helicopter between the enemy ground fire and the craft. He then continued on station, accurately calling in artillery strikes, until another helicopter could relieve him. His actions contributed significantly to a successful extraction of the wounded personnel. First Lieutenant Coombs' 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.
Actual burial here.
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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Dan L. F. Coombs, III, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 12 August 1970 while serving as a pilot with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Lieutenant Coombs was in his light observation helicopter. Flying cover for elements of the Aero-Rifle Platoon on the ground. Flying at dangerously low altitudes, he placed accurate suppressive fire upon enemy positions and marked the enemy locations with smoke grenades. As a medical evacuation helicopter entered the area, Lieutenant Coombs then proceeded to provide accurate and suppressive covering fire for the craft. Though dangerously low on fuel, Lieutenant Coombs continued to shield the rescue ship by maneuvering his helicopter between the enemy ground fire and the craft. He then continued on station, accurately calling in artillery strikes, until another helicopter could relieve him. His actions contributed significantly to a successful extraction of the wounded personnel. First Lieutenant Coombs' 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.
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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Dan L. F. Coombs, III, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 12 August 1970 while serving as a pilot with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Lieutenant Coombs was in his light observation helicopter. Flying cover for elements of the Aero-Rifle Platoon on the ground. Flying at dangerously low altitudes, he placed accurate suppressive fire upon enemy positions and marked the enemy locations with smoke grenades. As a medical evacuation helicopter entered the area, Lieutenant Coombs then proceeded to provide accurate and suppressive covering fire for the craft. Though dangerously low on fuel, Lieutenant Coombs continued to shield the rescue ship by maneuvering his helicopter between the enemy ground fire and the craft. He then continued on station, accurately calling in artillery strikes, until another helicopter could relieve him. His actions contributed significantly to a successful extraction of the wounded personnel. First Lieutenant Coombs' 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.
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