The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Stanley Fred Abele (NSN: 0-315572), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Tokyo, Iwo Jima, Kyushu and Okinawa. As Pilot of a carrier-based plane in Fighter Squadron EIGHTY-FOUR (VF-84), during the period 18 March 1945 to 5 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.