The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Radioman Second Class Darrell Junior Ashcraft (NSN: 8290680), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights, many of which were flown through adverse weather and under instrument conditions by reason of their extreme range extending well over enemy held waters, harbors and territory where anti-aircraft was expected to be effective, and in many cases was encountered, and where enemy fighter opposition was often met. Enemy anti-aircraft was definitely known to be in the vicinity of all harbors and towns on both Borneo Coasts, the Celebes, Malay and Indo China coasts. Enemy airdromes, in an operational condition were known to be at Makassar, Kuching, Singapore, Kuantan, Haiten and on Doung Dong Island. In addition there were a number of enemy airstrips and landing grounds at the end of sectors described herein, known to be used intermittently by the Japanese or as perimeters along the Malay and Indo China coasts, and further that enemy convoys could be expected along the Malay and Indo China coasts, which convoys were known to be provided with air cover. Flights referenced to herein were over portions of the enemy waters or territory and either over or in close proximity to the enemy harbors, installations and airstrips mentioned above.