The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Seaman First Class Wilbur F. Nash, III, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as a Combat Aircrewman of a Patrol Bomber in Patrol Bombing Squadron Twenty Five, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from December 18, 1944 to February 8, 1945. Completing his twentieth flight during this period, Nash contributed materially to the success of his plane. His skill, courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.