The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert L. Dahlberg (MCSN: 0-47299), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy on the night of 3 October 1950. First Lieutenant Dahlberg, as a Pilot attached to Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (VMF(N)-542), displayed outstanding courage despite the limited visibility caused by darkness, smoke, haze and hazardous terrain. At the request of a forward air controller he attacked enemy mortar positions which were holding up the advance of a Marine Infantry battalion in the mountainous terrain northeast of Uijongbu, Korea. During the identification of the target, First Lieutenant Dahlberg’s aircraft was damaged when the rear canopy released. Being cognizant of the damage sustained, and realizing the ground unit’s dire need of close air support, he militantly persisted in his attacks, until the enemy positions were completely destroyed, thereby allowing our troops to advance. His courage, skill and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.