The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Richard Joy Anderson, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy. As Gunner and Radioman of a carrier based Torpedo Bomber Plane during the period 18 March 1945 to 13 August 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations on the Japanese mainland islands of Kyushu, Honshu, and Hokkaido, and the Nansei Shoto. He skillfully and accurately prepared his equipment, making most valuable contributions to the success of the missions. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.