The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Leslie P. Bertram, Jr. (NSN: 7071965), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Honshu, Kyushu, Nanpo Shoto and Nansei Shoto. As gunner of a carrier-based plane during the period 17 February to 17 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping and ground installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.