The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Raymond M. Allensworth (MCSN: 0-34801), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving as a pilot attached to a Marine Fighter Squadron in Korea. On 27 November 1951, Captain Allensworth took off with his flight from a forward air base. Despite hazardous terrain and conditions of reduced visibility, he led his flight safely to the target area. Working in close conjunction with the forward air controller he immediately located his target of enemy lines and inflicted casualties. Notwithstanding the small arms and automatic weapons fire directed at the planes and with disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Allensworth initiated his attacks. Displaying excellent leadership he directed his planes onto the target, coordinating them in such a manner that the target might be attacked most efficiently and be kept constantly under fire. By his repeated and courageous bombing, napalm and strafing attacks, the enemy positions were destroyed. As a direct result of his outstanding leadership and expert airmanship many enemy troops were killed, four mortar positions were completely destroyed and the fire being received by friendly forces was silenced. Captain Allensworth’s skillful flying and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.