Stephen R. Purchase
Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1199 (June 1, 1972)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Stephen R. Purchase, Warrant Officer (WO-1), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with 159th Medical Detachment (Helicopter Ambulance). Warrant Officer Purchase distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 7 April 1972. His 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.
Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1199 (June 1, 1972)
