The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Joseph T. Allard (MCSN: 0-16446), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Philippine Islands Area from 6 March 1945 to 20 March 1945. Captain Allard 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.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Joseph T. Allard (MCSN: 0-16446), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Philippine Islands and in the Ryukyu Islands during the period 14 May to 9 August 1945. Captain Allard completed five combat air patrols, completing his fortieth mission against the enemy 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.