The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Albert Adlman (NSN: 0-299263), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a carrier-based bomber aircraft in a strike against Japanese Carrier Forces in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands on 25 October 1944. Ensign Adlman pressed his attack with skill and courage and obtained a probable hit upon an enemy aircraft carrier. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.