The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Robert T. Lampshire, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 25 October 1942, in Japanese-controlled waters. After fighting off an enemy patrol bomber, Lieutenant Lampshire, commanding a PBY plane on a search mission, tracked two large enemy forces, obtaining and transmitting valuable information despite interference by carrier-based planes. By his judgment and skill he was able to return safely to his station.