The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Heber Jenkins Badger (NSN: 0-1000247), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Tokyo Bay Area, Daito Group, Kyushu and Nansei Shoto. As Division Leader of carrier-based fighter planes during the period 17 February 1945 to 22 April 1945, he participated in twenty flights against the enemy, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.