Staff Sergeant Terance K. Jensen distinguished himself by gallantry in
connection with military operations against an opposing armed force at
Đà Nàng Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 July 1965. On that date, at
approximately 0130 hours, Sergeant Jensen was on routine security patrol
when he observed approximately 15 men of a hostile force infiltrating
the area. He directed a subordinate air policeman who was on duty in the
area to take cover in a nearby bunker and alert Central Security Control
of the situation. He dismounted from his vehicle and was immediately wounded
by small arms fire. He crawled to the rear of the vehicle, drew his weapon
and returned fire. The prompt action of Sergeant Jensen was a dominant
factor in causing the enemy to withdraw from the immediate area where
approximately 25 unarmed fellow airmen had taken cover. By his gallantry
and devotion to duty, Sergeant Jensen has reflected great credit upon
himself and the United States Air Force.
