The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Samuel B. Berrey (NSN: 0-98706), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in Northern Formosa on 9 January 1945. As pilot of a carrier-based Torpedo Bomber he fearlessly and courageously made a low-level bombing attack on an enemy industrial plant in the face of extremely intensive and accurate anti-aircraft fire. Despite the most adverse weather conditions of very low ceiling and bad visibility which left no choice for direction of attack he courageously proceeded in the face of all these hazards to his target where he scored three direct bomb hits on an industrial plant causing extensive and serious damage. In spite of anti-aircraft fire which blew a large hole in the starboard wing and aileron he pressed the attack home and then successfully piloted his damaged plane to the carrier. His courage and skill were inspiring and were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.