The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class Evald Frederick Goodholm, United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Gunner of a heavy Bomber Plane in Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED ONE during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from January to September 1943. Participating in patrol, reconnaissance and attack missions and in numerous strikes against the enemy during this period, Goodholm contributed materially to the infliction of extensive damage on the Japanese despite hostile aerial opposition and anti-aircraft fire. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.