The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class William Roscoe Autrey (NSN: 6716035), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight for five aerial flights over the coast of Japan, China and Korea from 20 May 1945 to 10 June 1945. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.