The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Robert S. Rice, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Bombing Squadron THREE HUNDRED FIVE (VB-305) from 21 March to 22 April 1944. In the successful completion of these missions, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Rice contributed materially to the success of United States efforts. By his undaunted courage, superb airmanship, and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Rice reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.