The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Paul L. Asher (MCSN: 399848), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 9 October 1942 to 14 October 1942. First Lieutenant Asher 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 First Lieutenant Paul L. Asher (MCSN: 399848), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 31 October 1942 to 6 November 1942. First Lieutenant Asher completed his fortieth flight 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.