The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Richard H. Baker (NSN: 3113804), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Pacific during the period from 28 May 1945 to 12 August 1945. Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Baker completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.