Clyde Everett Lassen and his crew from Helicopter Squadron 7, embarked aboard Preble, flew a hazardous mission deep into North Vietnam to rescue two downed U.S. Navy pilots. Lassen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
Clyde Everett Lassen, along with his crew from Helicopter Squadron 7, embarked on a perilous mission in North Vietnam to rescue two downed U.S. Navy pilots. Lassen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.