DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

Apr. 11, 1971

Forty years ago today our brother, Bill, was engaged in combat flight operations with Company A, 227^th Assault Helicopter Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam. For his actions that day he was awarded one of the highest commendations combat personnel can receive – The Distinguished Flying Cross.

The Citation for this award reads – in part – as follows:

“ For heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant Jamison distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as co-pilot of a lift helicopter on an urgent resupply mission to a beleaguered outpost near Dak To in the central highlands. Due to intense enemy fire, previous attempts to resupply the fire base had failed and the situation was critical. Flying in the lead ship in a flight of five, First Lieutenant Jamison’s aircraft began encountering heavy fire when still approximately two kilometers out on final approach. In spite of the heavy fire which grew more intense as his aircraft neared the fire base, First Lieutenant Jamison remained calm as he kept the aircraft commander aware of the engine instrument readings and helped to pinpoint the direction and location of enemy firing positions. His precise and timely actions in directing the kick out of supplies when over the fire base and readiness to take over should the need arise demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and determination, and contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. First Lieutenant Jamison’s courage and devotion above and beyond the call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United State Army.”

Bill never thought of himself as a hero, but rather someone who had a job to do, and did it to the best of his ability.

We need your HELP to find Bill. In thirty years, Law Enforcement has been unable to shed any light on what happened to our brother or his car.

In the most recent response from Law Enforcement, they have ignored our latest request to meet with them, they have ignored once again and repeatedly over the years our request for them to meet with a renowned forensic psychologist/investigator who has been involved in Bill’s case for approximately many years, and ‘proactively’ they have offered to pursue credible leads that we can independently develop.