The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Peter Otto Becker, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in military operations against the enemy in the Ryukyu Islands during the period 1 April 1945 to 11 May 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, 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.