The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Joseph G. Barriera (NSN: 2027571), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Nansei Shoto Islands, the Nanpo Shoto Group, and over the Japanese Homeland. As a combat aircrewman of a carrier-based Torpedo Bomber during the period 10 February 1945 through 5 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations, 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.