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 Technical Sergeant Dean P. Hall, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while serving as Top Turret Gunner of the 335th Bombardment Squadron, (Heavy), on twenty bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Hall, fighting from his gun position has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks, and has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty missions. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Sergeant Hall on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.