Medal of Honor Recipient, Vietnam War. He was the first United States Air Force recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He was commissioned in 1951 and served until 1966 as a jet fighter pilot. In 1965, he volunteered for duty in Vietnam and flew more than 200 combat sorties in the A-1E/H Skyraider as a Major and member of the 1st Air Commando Squadron located at Pleiku Air Base, Vietnam. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on March 10, 1966 at Bien Hoa and Pleiku. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On that date, the special forces camp at A Shau was under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army regulars. Hostile troops had positioned themselves between the airstrip and the camp. Other hostile troops had surrounded the camp and were continuously raking it with automatic weapons fire from the surrounding hills. The tops of the 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800 foot ceiling, limiting aircraft maneuverability and forcing pilots to operate within range of hostile gun positions, which often were able to fire down on the attacking aircraft. During the battle, Maj. Fisher observed a fellow airman crash land on the battle-torn airstrip. In the belief that the downed pilot was seriously injured and in imminent danger of capture, Maj. Fisher announced his intention to land on the airstrip to effect a rescue. Although aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt, he elected to continue. Directing his own air cover, he landed his aircraft and taxied almost the full length of the runway, which was littered with battle debris and parts of an exploded aircraft. While effecting a successful rescue of the downed pilot, heavy ground fire was observed, with 19 bullets striking his aircraft. In the face of the withering ground fire, he applied power and gained enough speed to lift-off at the overrun of the airstrip. Maj. Fisher's profound concern for his fellow airman, and at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country". He was awarded his Medal on January 19, 1967 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Following his tour in Vietnam he returned to flying interceptors for Air Defense Command until his retirement.