The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Harry A. Allen, Jr. (NSN: 351579), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during military operations against the enemy in the Philippine and Ryukyu Islands on 29 April 1945. Ensign Allen completed twenty strikes against the enemy 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.