The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Third Class Anthony F. Hogg, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as gunner attached to a Scouting Plane aboard the U.S.S. PHILADELPHIA (CL-41) during the invasion of Sicily, 10 to 19 July 1943. He participated in numerous scouting and reconnaissance missions that carried him deep into hostile enemy territory. His courageously and efficient devotion to duty contributed greatly to our air successes in this operation.