The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Arnold Bryant, Jr. (NSN: 0-442481), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Division Leader attached to Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), embarked on board the U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), engaged in action against North Korean Forces hostile to the policies of the United Nations Security Council. During the period 3 July to 27 September 1950, in the face of grave hazards to himself and his aircraft, he repeatedly led his Division in aggressive and telling attacks on targets of prime military importance including railroads, bridges, troop concentrations, heavily defended strong points and front line areas vital to the movement of friendly forces. These attacks in the face of heavy enemy opposition from the ground and in the air took him to all parts of Korea; Chonjin, Pyongyang, Wonsan, Inchon, Seoul, and Taejon. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bryant’s courage, skill and leadership were instrumental in the decisive victories achieved by the United Nations’ Forces and his heroism, devotion to duty and judgment were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.