The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Carl A. Bufflap (NSN: 0-306162), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in military operations against the enemy in the Philippine and Ryukyu Islands on 7 May 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bufflap 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.