The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Edward O. Alsip (MCSN: 0-19352), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy during operations in Korea on 27 September 1952. While leading a flight of four planes en route to a pre-briefed target, Major Alsip and his wingman were diverted to support a retiring raiding party that was being closely pursued by superior enemy forces. Sighting the enemy troops, Major Alsip pressed his attack to a low altitude so as to achieve maximum effect. Despite intense enemy small arms fire which hit and damaged his aircraft, Major Alsip remained over the area making repeated rocket and strafing runs against the advancing troops. His persistent attacks in the face of great personal danger were responsible for inflicting heavy enemy casualties and so retarded the enemy’s advance that the friendly forces were able to make a successful withdrawal. Major Alsip’s skillful airmanship and courageous devotion to duty in the face of the enemy were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.