The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Jesse M. Browne, Jr. (MCSN: 0-40003), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with a Marine Observation Squadron during combat operations at Chunchow, Korea, on 16 April 1951. First Lieutenant Browne was instrumental in inflicting heavy casualties on enemy troops opposing the advance of friendly forces. As pilot of a slow, unarmed vulnerable plane, First Lieutenant Browne flew at extremely low altitudes to determine the positions of enemy concentrations. He then led fighter air strikes by diving his aircraft repeatedly at the enemy, marking their positions with smoke bombs. First Lieutenant Browne, without regard for his own safety, led and coordinated the attack in a courageous manner, which resulted in heavy casualties upon the enemy and enabled the friendly ground forces to take their objective with little opposition. His aggressive leadership, efficient action and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.