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 Leland Urban Clough (AFSN: AO-929398), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 18 November 1951, as Pilot on an unarmed, unescorted C-47 type aircraft deep into enemy territory at night on an intelligence mission of immense importance to the United Nations’ effort in Korea. By flying at an extremely low altitude, up valleys, and through mountain passes, he was able to avoid detection by an enemy radar station known to be operating in the vicinity of the target, while at the same time accurately navigating to his assigned target through weather of the most hazardous nature without adequate aids to navigation. The intrepidity and daring of First Lieutenant Clough, in carrying forward to accomplishment a mission which accounted for much valuable information, is of great credit to himself, the United States Air Force, and the military service.