The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Ensign Clarence E. Vammen, Jr. (NSN: 0-14233), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Scouting Plane, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway, 4 to 6 June 1942. With marked skill, Ensign Vammen delivered repeated devastating attacks against the enemy Japanese invasion fleet, tenaciously holding to his purpose in the face of violent enemy fighter opposition and against tremendous anti-aircraft fire, thereby contributing decisively to the success of our forces in this battle. His courage and unflinching devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.