The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Dean Edward Arnholt (NSN: 0-176835), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Tokyo, at Iwo Jima, Okinawa, shipping near Okinawa and on air fields located on Kyushu, Japan. As Pilot of a carrier-based dive bomber during the period from 18 February to 21 April 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy installations, airfields and enemy shipping, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.