The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Albert Edward Albertelli (NSN: 7064361), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 10 September to 21 September 1944. Aviation Radioman Second Class Albertelli completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.