The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Master Sergeant Kenneth R. Beck (MCSN: 625997), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy in Korea. On 29 November 1951, Master Sergeant Beck, as a member of a flight of four F-4U’s was directed by an airborne controller to hit a target near the town of Hajisong-ni. The target consisted of a convoy of enemy trucks concealed in a deep ravine. As Master Sergeant Beck began his first napalm run, he encountered intense thirty-seven millimeter anti-aircraft fire, but with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continued his attack and scored a direct hit on one of the trucks. Despite treacherous terrain and the continuous enemy fire, Master Sergeant Beck expertly executed a total of seven napalm, rocket, and strafing runs. He was directly responsible for completely destroying two trucks, and seriously damaging three others. Master Sergeant Beck’s efficient action, courageous example and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.