(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Roy Marlin Voris, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot, in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Roy Marlin Voris, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot, in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Roy Marlin Voris, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), attached to the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from 12 to 21 September 1944. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, Lieutenant Commander Voris contributed materially to the success of his squadron in carrying out damaging strafing attacks against enemy troops, aircraft, gun positions and shipping. His airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of hostile antiaircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.