The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Warren R. Boege (MCSN: 0-21647), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot for a Marine Observation Squadron on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, from 19 February to 16 March 1945. During this period First Lieutenant Boege flew his slow and unarmored aircraft over hostile lines in the face of anti-aircraft and small arms fire. Though his plane was often struck by enemy targets, thereby aiding materially in the destruction of important enemy installations. The skillful maneuvering of his aircraft enabled him to successful complete twenty-four missions without injury to himself or his observer. His skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.