The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class William Aaron Becker (NSN: 8566374), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during operations against the enemy in the Ryukyus area between 4 May and 18 May 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Becker completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.