The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman First Class Wilson McK. Alexander (NSN: 3684007), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 22 March to 12 May 1944. Airman First Class Alexander completed his fortieth flight 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.