The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Rowland A. Babcock, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in military operations against the enemy in the Ryuykyu Islands during the period 1 April 1945 to 29 April 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Babcock completed twenty flights 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.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Rowland A. Babcock, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in military operations against the enemy in the Ryuykyu Islands during the period 30 April 1945 to 30 May 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Babcock completed his fortieth flight 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.