The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Robert G. Aldrich (NSN: 0-504416), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 3 July to 14 September 1950. As a Pilot of an attack bomber Ensign Aldrich participated in thirty-five strike missions over enemy territory.