The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Robert Jenkins Brown (NSN: 7265801), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. On 5 December 1944, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Brown of a Navy Search Bomber on patrol deep in enemy territory, contributed to the destruction of two enemy merchant ships. Again on 7 December 1944, he directly contributed to the destruction of six enemy vessels and one enemy aircraft. Flying into intense enemy fire, he performed his duties in such a cool, courageous manner, that he materially aided in the destruction of all enemy forces encountered. His devotion to duty through many hazardous missions, his unfailing courage and skill while engaged in combat with the enemy were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.