Vietnam, in Southeast Asia on 9 November 1967. On that date, Sergeant Maysey attempted the night extraction of a ground reconnaissance team after his helicopter had been severely damaged. Two other helicopters had been shot down and a third extensively damaged in previous attempts. During the rescue attempt, Sergeant Maysey unhesitatingly exposed himself to the hail of hostile fire to assist wounded survivors into the helicopter. The hostile forces closed in quickly, and as the damaged helicopter departed, it was shot down. Though his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of the enemy, Sergeant Maysey reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Commendations The following awards have been awarded to Sergeant Maysey: References External links Air Force Link entry: PJ Chief Master Sergeant Duane D. Hackney Air Force Link entry: PJ Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger Air Force Link entry: PJ Technical Sgt. Tim Wilkinson United States Air Force Pararescue Association A1C Bill Pitsenbarger posthumously awarded Medal of Honor for actions in Vietnam in 1966 POW/MIA Remembrance Page for Larry Wayne Maysey American military personnel killed in the Vietnam War United States Air Force airmen 1967 deaths Recipients of the Air Force Cross (United States) People from Chester Borough, New Jersey 1946 births Military personnel from New Jersey West Morris Central High School alumni United States Air Force personnel of the Vietnam War