The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain James P. Bruce (MCSN: 0-32811), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy on 3 February 1951, near Chochon-dong, Korea. Captain Bruce, serving as a helicopter pilot with a Marine Observation Squadron was responsible for locating two friendly infantry companies which had lost communication contact. After locating these units which were engaged in a fire fight with guerilla troops, he relayed information to friendly fighter aircraft for air support. Following this Captain Bruce re-supplied the two companies with adequate radio equipment to regain communications contact. Despite the face that he was taking a great personal risk landing his vulnerable, unarmed aircraft in a position which necessitated balancing the skids on a narrow ridge, he continued to support these units by additional flights to supply rations and ammunition. His skillful airmanship, tenacious desire to assist these endangered units and his fearless devotion to duty were exemplary and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.