The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Francis Edward Dubisher (AFSN: FR-38396/ASN: 0-1699047), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism while participating in aerial flight and exceptional and outstanding accomplishment in the face of great danger above and beyond the line of duty while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 41st Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on in the Southwest Pacific Area during the period of 14 September 1943 to 23 November 1943. These operations consisted of over fifty missions including escorting bombers and transport aircraft, interception and attack missions, and patrol and reconnaissance flights. In the course of these operations, strafing and bombing attacks were made from dangerously low altitudes, destroying and damaging enemy installations and equipment. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.