The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Radioman Third Class Edward Rutledge Anderson (NSN: 4121011), United States Navy, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 4 June 1942. As Gunner of a Bombing Squadron SIX (VB-6) airplane, he participated in two dive bombing attacks against Japanese naval forces in the Battle of Midway, 4 – 6 June 1942. With his free machine guns he aided the pilot in escaping from fighter planes after both attacks. His courageous conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.