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) Edward R. Haggerty, United States Army Air Forces, for outstanding and meritorious achievement while participating in operational and/or combat flights from bases in India to bases in China and return, and from bases in China on missions over enemy territory where enemy fire was probable and expected, during the period 7 May 1944 to 7 February 1945. The flights were over extremely rugged terrain where unfavorable weather made flying hazardous. Each individual exhibited untiring energy and meticulous care while flying. Undaunted by the many hazards faced regularly and continuously, they performed their duties in such a manner as to reflect great credit to their command and to the Army Air Forces.