The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Lawrence Boucvalt (NSN: 7677490), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as mechanic and gunner of a Navy Search Bomber in the vicinity of southern Korea on 19, 24, and 30 May 1945. By his excellent gunnery and teamwork he contributed effectively to the sinking of five enemy freighters and two enemy oilers, and damage to two transports, two freighters and nine smaller craft. His skill and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.