The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Douglas B. Badt (NSN: 0-124778), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area. During the period from 4 January 1945 to 24 March 1945, Lieutenant Badt participated in twenty combat missions over enemy territory in the vicinity of operational enemy airfields, during which enemy opposition was probable and expected. His actions during this period have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.