The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Robert Wayne Beckstrom (NSN: 3294329), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight near Kyushu on 6 April 1945. As second radioman of a Navy Patrol Bomber he participated in a daring attack upon an enemy airfield inflicting much damage to aircraft and installations. His performance of duty and his courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.