The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Master Technical Sergeant William C. Dickman, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Utility Squadron TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE, from 2 to 17 February 1943. In the successful completion of these missions, Master Technical Sergeant Dickman contributed materially to the success of United States efforts. By his undaunted courage, superb airmanship, and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, Master Technical Sergeant Dickman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the Untied States Naval Service.