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 Herbert S. Leopold, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a bombardier, 466th Bombardment Group, European Theater of Operation, on 22 February 1945. On that date, Lieutenant Leopold demonstrated excellent bombing capabilities which resulted in 65 percent of the bombs landing within the 500 foot circle and 100 percent of the bombs landing within the 1000 foot circle over the target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Leopold reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.