The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Corporal Frederick R. Scharnhorst, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Scout Bombing squadron THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE from 22 to 27 July 1945. In the successful completion of these missions, Corporal Scharnhorst contributed materially to the success of United States efforts. By his undaunted courage, superb airmanship, and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, Corporal Scharnhorst reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.