Goodness knows all helo crews deserve more public recognition for the outstanding job they have done unsung for years. Yes I am sure there are lots of instances of equally brave/lucky/unlucky* individuals doing things that never will receive the recognition they deserve.
Had a chap who took a 7.62 through the windscreen and entered the space between his head and helmet just above ear level. Bullet zipped around twix head and helmet and exited back out through the windscreen. Even the award concious US didn't feel it merited a purple heart as no blood had been spilt. Neat haircut though he sported for a while.