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 (Air Corps) Kenneth C. Goodrich, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while serving as Lead Navigator on many heavy bombardment missions to Germany and enemy-occupied territory during World War II. First Lieutenant Goodrich displayed superior navigational ability in overcoming adverse weather conditions to lead his formations to successfully bomb targets requiring deep penetrations. The skill and devotion to duty exhibited by First Lieutenant Goodrich on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.