The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Photographer’s Mate William C. Bolte (NSN: 3213425), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Western Pacific from 12 January 1945 to 15 June 1945. Chief Photographer’s Mate Bolte 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.