The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Austin E. Brenneman (MCSN: 0-39340), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a pilot attached to a Marine Fighter Squadron in Korea during the period 6 October 1950 to 5 December 1950. First Lieutenant Brenneman completed his thirty-fifth mission in close support of ground forces, destroying and inflicting great damage to concentrations of enemy vehicles, material, and personnel, thereby contributing effectively to the defense of South Korea. By his airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of enemy anti-aircraft fire he contributed materially to the success of the friendly forces. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.