The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class James Hugh Berryhill (NSN: 6046525), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Tokyo, Kyushu, and the Nansei Shoto. As aircrewman of a carrier-based Torpedo Bomber during the period 17 February 1945 to 21 May 1945 he participated in twenty strikes, resulting in extensive damage to enemy shipping, airfields and installations. During these flights he performed his assigned duties with courage and skill which were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.