The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Byron Davis Box (NSN: 0-414438), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Kyushu, Hokkaido, Shikaku, Honshu, and Nansei Shoto. As pilot of a carrier-based plane during the period 13 May 1945 to 23 July 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.