James Ernest Nowicki
Home Town: Winter Park, Florida
Status: POW
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (September 18, 1973)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James Ernest Nowicki, Chief Warrant Officer, 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 as a helicopter pilot. Chief Warrant Officer Nowicki distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 2 November 1969. 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.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (September 18, 1973)