The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Howard J. Boydstun (NSN: 0-102815), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 15 June to 22 June 1944. Lieutenant Boydstun 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.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Howard J. Boydstun (NSN: 0-102815), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 13 September to 21 September 1944. Lieutenant Boydstun completed his fortieth flight 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.