The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Bruce MacDonald Barackman (NSN: 0-104144), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Fighting Squadron FIFTY (VF-50), in action against enemy forces on 24 June 1944. Leading his division through extremely adverse weather in a long-range mission against enemy installations in the Kazan Islands, he sighted a superior enemy intercepting force and immediately initiated an attack which definitely destroyed at least five enemy planes and probably shot down two others, of which he himself definitely destroyed two. Materially contributing to the success of the mission. His courage and skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Bruce MacDonald Barackman (NSN: 0-104144), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a United States Navy Fighter Plane in as a Pilot in Fighting Squadron FIFTY (VF-50), in action against the enemy on 11 June 1944. While on a fighter sweep in the Mariana Islands on that date, he shot down two enemy fighter planes (Zekes). His initiative and skillful airmanship were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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 Lieutenant Commander Bruce MacDonald Barackman (NSN: 0-104144), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Fighting Squadron FIFTY (VF-50), in action in the Pacific Area from 20 June to 8 July 1944. Lieutenant Commander Barackman 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.