The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Lee Anderson (NSN: 0-82109), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against enemy forces on 13 November 1944. Leading a strike group of 22 planes on enemy shipping in the Philippine Islands, he displayed an extraordinary demonstration of airmanship in maneuvering the group into position and pressing home a dive on a Japanese light cruiser. He scored a direct hit with a 1,000 pound bomb amid extremely heavy anti-aircraft fire from both ship and shore batteries which resulted in the later sinking of the vessel. His exemplary leadership in flight coupled with a total disregard for his own safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Edward Lee Anderson (NSN: 0-82109), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from 25 November 1944 to 4 January 1945. Commander Anderson participated in twenty flights in an active combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective and enemy aircraft patrols usually occur. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.