The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class John Richard Blattner (NSN: 2441496), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 10 February to 7 March 1944. Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Blattner 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.