The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Edward T. Barnier (NSN: 2246554), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area of the South Pacific during the period 2 May 1943 to 2 November 1943. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Barnier 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 Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Edward T. Barnier (NSN: 2246554), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area of the South Pacific during the period 2 May 1943 to 2 November 1943. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Barnier 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.