The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Paul Bugg (NSN: 0-325521), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 10 October 1944 to 24 October 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bugg 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.