The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Bobby Elliott Hammett (AFSN: 0-2222293), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over enemy-held North Korea on 7 June 1952. Flying as Navigator-Bombardier of a B-26 type aircraft, 17th bombardment Wing (Light), FIFTH Air Force, engaged in a night interdiction mission, Lieutenant Hammett displayed outstanding airmanship and gallantry. Flying near the town of Samdung, Korea, Lieutenant Hammett sighted a large convoy of enemy vehicles, and, despite the heavy concentration of enemy fire concentrated his efforts to destroy the convoy. Midway in this attack, his aircraft was struck by flak, one engine being rendered inoperative and the other partially disabled. Displaying unusual coolness, Lieutenant Hammett continued his preparations to carry out the attack until ordered to abandon the aircraft. By his high personal courage, outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Hammett reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.