The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Calloway Hundley (MCSN: 0-16451), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-211), in action against enemy Japanese forces near Rabaul, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, on 22 January 1944. During an escort mission, First Lieutenant Hundley attacked a superior number of enemy planes and, skillfully maintaining his guns, succeeded in shooting down two of the hostile aircraft. His airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Calloway Hundley (MCSN: 0-16451), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane and Section Leader in Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-211), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Solomon Islands, from 30 January 1944 to 1 April 1944. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, First Lieutenant Hundley inflicted severe damage on the enemy despite intense hostile anti-aircraft fire and aerial opposition. His skill and courage in the face of grave hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.