The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Bernard Axelrod (NSN: 2239308), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 21 February 1944 to 1 March 1944. Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Axelrod 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 Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Bernard Axelrod (NSN: 2239308), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 13 June 1944 to 8 July 1944. Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Axelrod 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.