specialist iv jerry g. wetzelunited states army for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity of action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. specialist iv jerry g. wetzel, 103rd helicopter company, distinguished himself near the -- in the republic of vietnam. january 8, 1968, he was serving as a door gunner on a helicopter which was part of an insertion force trapped in the landing zone by intense and deadly hostile fire. he was going to the aid of aircraft commander when he was blown into a rice paddy and critically wounded. although bleeding profusely due to severe wounds, he staggered back to his original position and took enemy forces under fire. his machine gun was the only weapon placing effective fire on the enemy at that time. specialist wetzel remained at his position until he eliminated the automatic weapons inflicting heavy casualties on the american troops. refusing to attend his own extensive wounds, he attempted to return to the aid of his aircraft commander, but passed out from los

acts of congress march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of the congress the medal of honor to wetzel,st iv jerry gstates army for an sticky with gallantry and risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. jerry g wetzel, 103rd helicopter company, distinguished himself near the republic of vietnam. january 8, 1968, he was serving as a door gunner on a helicopter which was part of an insertion force trapped in the landing zone by intense and deadly hostile fire. was going to the aid of aircraft commander when he was alone into a rice paddy and greatly wounded. profusely dueing to severe winds, he staggered back to his original position and took enemy forces under fire. his machine gun was the only weapon placing effective fire on the enemy at that time. the specialist wetzel made at his position until he eliminated the automatic weapons inflicting heavy casualties on the american troops. refusing to attend his own extensive wounds, he attempted to return to the aid of his aircraft commander, but passed out from loss of blood. regaining consciousness, he persisted in his efforts to drag himself