The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant William A. Rattray (ASN: RA-16294813), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 22 August 1950 to 30 November 1950. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.