The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class James F. Black (NSN: 6543079), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Pacific during the period 3 January 1945 to 14 April 1945. Aviation Radioman First Class Black 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 Radioman First Class James F. Black (NSN: 6543079), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Pacific during the period 19 April 1945 to 24 June 1945. Aviation Radioman First Class Black 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.