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 Technical Sergeant Ted M. Walters (ASN: 18017872), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the *** Bombardment Group, TENTH Air Force. During the period 29 October 1942 to 21 April 1943, Sergeant Walters as a crew member of heavy bombardment aircraft participated in combat missions totaling more than 200 hours. These missions in which he has flown from bases in India, far over enemy territory, have been eminently successful. His sense of responsibility, duty, and constant spirit of cooperation as a vital and important member of the combat team is reflected in the successes attending these operations.