The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign William Edmund Brown, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53), attached to U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45). Ensign Brown while upholding policies of the United Nations Security Council, disregarded extreme dangers and grave hazards and carried out numerous attacks on air installations, industrial areas, transportation facilities, troop concentrations and shipping in enemy-held territory of Korea during the period 18 July to 25 September 1950. His skill, courage, and devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of his squadron and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.