The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Third Class Gordon C. Andrew (NSN: 8076840), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 4 May 1945 to 4 July 1945. Aviation Radioman Third Class Andrew 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.