The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Robert Edgar Bollinger, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Tokyo, Iwo Jima, Kyushu, and the Nansei Shoto. As Pilot of a carrier-based dive bomber during the period 18 February 1945 to 13 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.