The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Lester B. Brown (NSN: 0-104064), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in contact with the enemy. Throughout the Aleutian Islands Campaign, 1 to 15 June 1942, he demonstrated courage, zeal and willingness to meet the enemy in combat in most severe weather conditions. He participated in all-night aerial patrols and bombing attacks on enemy ships in Kiska Harbor, always in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.