THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your classmate John Harris is moving.As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Warrant Officer Thomas John Evans Jr., Served with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army Vietnam.

Thomas J. Evans

Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Warrant Officer
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 381 (March 15, 1967)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Warrant Officer (WO-1) Thomas J. Evans, Jr. (ASN: W-3152834), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 28 February 1967 while serving as a pilot assigned to the Air Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Warrant Officer Evans was pilot of an armed helicopter engaged in action against the Viet Cong north of the village of Tay Ninh. Returning from a mission, his aircraft began receiving heavy ground fire from enemy automatic weapons. Despite the immense danger involved, Warrant Officer Evans piloted his helicopter at an extremely low level in order to mark the enemy's position with smoke bombs. During the second low level pass, Warrant Officer Evans, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, fearlessly maneuvered his aircraft in such a manner as to enable the door gunners to bring deadly fire on the insurgent force. It was at this time, when he was completely exposed to the enemy fire, that Warrant Officer Evans was mortally wounded. His rare courage, superior piloting and perseverance throughout this encounter were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Junior, I have not nor will I ever forget you! We had good times in flight school You were the youngest student, but you were good. Remember my wedding where you were an honor guard? You should never have been killed over there! I know it's been a long time but it seems like yesterday. See you in Fiddlers Green pal!!

Dear WO Thomas Evans,
Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.