The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class Homer Leroy Allen, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area. On 10 December 1944, Aviation Radioman First Class Allen, serving aboard a Navy bomber on patrol deep into enemy territory, with courage, tenacity, and skill, directly contributed to the destruction of three enemy aircraft. In combat under fire he expertly and efficiently carried out his assigned task at his battle station, continuing even when his plane was damaged beyond control. His devotion to duty during combat hours, and the skill, courage and aggressiveness with which he helped press this attack were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.