The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Frank Carmen Aiello (NSN: 3816932), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. On 29 January 1945, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Aiello flying as Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class of a Navy Search Bomber on a routine search and reconnaissance mission contributed materially to the destruction of five enemy merchant ships, the probable sinking of another, and the damaging or destruction of at least ten luggers, shore installations, and supply dumps. His intrepid actions under fire, his deep devotion to duty, and the skill and aggressiveness with which he performed his assigned duties were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.