The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Vincent H. Klockzien (MCSN: 0-37084), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Bomber Plane in Marine Bomber Squadron SIX HUNDRED ELEVEN during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands area from 17 to 26 May 1945. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Second Lieutenant Klockzien contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.