The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class William Leonard Bristow (NSN: 8864790), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Okinawa Gunto Area from 25 March to 25 April 1945. Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Bristow completed five flights against the enemy. (Awarded in lieu of a Fourth Air Medal)