The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Alvin George Becker (NSN: 0-85977), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy installations in the Nansei Shoto on 6 April 1945. While leading a four-plane division of a carrier-based fighter squadron, engaged in a fighter sweep against Wan airfield on Kikai Shima, he attacked and destroyed two airborne enemy single engine fighters near the field. His aggressive leadership and combat skill were at all times outstanding and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.