The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Walter Brown (NSN: 346898), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during operations against the enemy in the Ryukyus Area between 4 May and 18 May 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Brown completed twenty combat missions 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.