For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with 155th Assault Helicopter Company, 10th Combat Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade. Warrant Officer Terry distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 23 August 1968 as commander of a helicopter gunship operating near the city of Duc Lap. As his fire team approached the besieged city, it was discovered that the radio transmitter in the lead aircraft was inoperative. Mister Terry immediately took over the critical task of coordinating the team’s activities with the forward air controller and the ground elements. A series of daring attacks was made on an enemy-held tree line, during which his ship was showered by the hostile fusillade. Although the helicopter had received numerous hits and the increasingly intense enemy fire continued to inflict damage on the aircraft, Mister Terry pressed the attack. Noting that the heaviest concentration of fire came from a row of buildings next to the tree line, he unleashed three rockets, scoring direct hits with each. Finding that he had no engine oil pressure, he attempted to reach a nearby friendly compound, but his helicopter received another concentrated burst of fire and crashed. Although painfully injured, he freed his pilot from the smoldering wreckage. Struggling through enemy automatic weapons and mortar fire, he and the pilot carried the severely wounded crew chief to the compound. After reaching the post, he was told there was a desperate shortage of ammunition. Without hesitation, and with complete disregard for his safety, he returned to the ship under a hail of bullets and impacting mortars and recovered the needed resupply. Returning to the compound, he refused medical aid for himself until the crew chief had been treated. Warrant Officer Terry’s extraordinary heroism 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.

The above picture shows Terry being presented the DSC by General Creighton Abrams who flew in to personally to make the presentation. Our LOV historian, Dick Sperling DSC ,sponsored Terry’s membership. He presently lives in Savannah, GA.