The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Hilmer H. Anderson, Jr. (NSN: 2050130), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area during the period 2 March to 19 March 1944. Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Anderson completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Hilmer H. Anderson, Jr. (NSN: 2050130), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area during the period 18 May to 30 June 1944. Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Anderson completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.