The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Sherwood A. Brunnenmeyer (MCSN: 0-45475), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy while attached to a Marine Artillery Regiment in Korea on 7 November 1951. First Lieutenant Brunnenmeyer, an aerial observer flying in a slow, unarmed, observation aircraft, displayed outstanding initiative and personal bravery while searching for enemy artillery and mortar positions. While making several low reconnaissance passes over the enemy positions, the aircraft from which he was observing was hit and damaged by intense enemy machine gun fire. Nevertheless, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continued his search mission, relaying the information obtained to a Marine regiment. Although the aircraft was hit several more times, he continued searching the area until a damaged fuel line forced his return to friendly lines. As a result of his courageous actions several artillery and mortar positions were found and later taken under fire by supporting arms. First Lieutenant Brunnenmeyer’s perseverance and heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.