The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman First Class John R. Chapman, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over enemy held North Korea on 17 September 1952. Flying as gunner of a B-26 type aircraft, engaged in a night interdiction mission, Airman Chapman displayed outstanding airmanship and skill. In the vicinity of Kowon, Korea, Airman Chapman sighted a large convoy of enemy vehicles. Numerous bombing attacks were made which resulted in the destruction of eleven enemy vehicles and a fuel storage area. During these attacks intense enemy anti-aircraft fire was encountered, and through the efforts of Airman Chapman in directing the pilot in evasive action, the attacks were pressed until all ordnance was expended. AS a result of this highly successful mission vital enemy supplies and transportation facilities were destroyed. By his high personal courage and devotion to duty, Airman Chapman brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.