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 Captain Paul C. Fritz, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while acting as aircraft commander of an unarmed transport during the period of 2 December to 9 December 1950. Captain Fritz made repeated missions to the Chosin Reservoir area delivering critically needed supplies to the surrounded United Nations troops and on return trips maximum loads of sick and wounded were evacuated to areas of safety. Captain Fritz was directly responsible for saving the lives of many United Nation’s personnel. Despite continuous enemy fire, hazardous terrain and inclement weather, Captain Fritz displayed great courage and ability and contributed in great measure to the successful evacuation of all sick and wounded from the Chosin Reservoir area. Captain Fritz has brought great credit upon himself as well as the United States Air Force.