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) Lynn L. Britton (ASN: 0-747200), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in the 764th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against an armed enemy over Germany on 16 July 1944. Throughout the extensive air offensive against the targets of vital strategic importance deep within hostile territory, he, through his aggressiveness and courage, has consistently aided in the success of combat operations. Against heavy opposition from both aggressive and persistent fighter aircraft fire, with his plane frequently seriously damaged by enemy fire, he has battled his way through to his targets, defeating the enemy in the air and destroying his vital installations on the ground. Through severe and adverse weather conditions, over treacherous mountain terrain, he has continually surmounted overwhelming obstacles for successful completions of his assigned missions to attack and destroy the enemy. Through his outstanding leadership and personal example, completely disregarding his personal safety at times of great danger, though at times seriously wounded in the heroic performance of his duties, he has contributed to the ultimate final defeat of the armed forces of the enemy. His conspicuous and outstanding achievements in those many missions against the enemy have upheld the highest traditions of the Military Service.