The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over enemy held territory as a member of a flight of four F-84 aircraft on an interdiction mission near Chongju, Korea, on 13 April 1952, 49th Fighter Bomber Wing, FIFTH Air Force. Lieutenant Trobaugh spotted two flak positions, which were firing intensely, and escorted his flight leader back to the enemy rail line. He dove in to attack the two gun positions, trading round for round with the enemy gunners. Bravely pressing his attack to a point blank range, Lieutenant Trobaugh silenced these positions, affording his leader a safe bomb run. This brave display of devotion to duty, leadership and disregard for personal safety has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.