The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Joseph E. Bores (NSN: 0-522427), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Navy Corsair Fighter while attached to and serving with Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VF-113), embarked in U.S.S. PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA-47), during actions against enemy forces on 13 April 1952. Prior to a coordinated strike by Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN against the hostile industrial and supply center of Chongjin, North Korea, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bores directed naval gunfire against heavily concentrated troop and gun positions in order to reduce the resistance of the area to aerial attack. Although his aircraft was pierced numerous times by intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, he valiantly continued to direct the ship’s fire into two large barracks areas effecting the complete destruction of all buildings in both areas. Displaying cool courage and bold combat tactics, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bores initiated repeated bombing and strafing attacks against a warehouse area which was encircled by withering anti-aircraft fire. In his personal attacks he destroyed a large factory, burned two warehouses to the ground, and silenced two gun positions. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bores fought his plane gallantly despite grave personal hazards. His relentless fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.