The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Daniel Franklin Allen (NSN: 2127357), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy on Nansei Shoto and Kyushu. As gunner and radioman of a carrier-based plane during the period from 27 March 1945 to 14 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, air fields 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.