The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Darrell N. Smith (MCSN: 0-28280), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot attached to a Marine Fighter Squadron in Korea during the period 25 September 1950 to 14 December 1950. First Lieutenant Smith completed is Thirty-Fifth mission in close support of ground forces, destroying and inflicting great damage to concentrations of enemy vehicles, material and personnel, thereby contributing effectively to the defense of South Korea. By his airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of enemy anti-aircraft fire he contributed materially to the success of the friendly forces. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.