The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Robert E. Block (MCSN: 621723), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an Airborne Intercept Operator attached to a Marine All-Weather Fighter Squadron from 20 September to 6 December 1950. Staff Sergeant Block successfully completed his first to thirty-fifth combat mission against the enemy in Korea. Most of these flights were at night, deep into enemy territory, and anti-aircraft fire was either received or expected. His actions greatly hampered the movement of enemy vehicular traffic to the front lines. Staff Sergeant Block’s outstanding knowledge of radar navigation and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.