The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Third Class Thomas Ethlidge Barret (NSN: 8935099), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Western Pacific during the period from 11 May to 30 May 1945. Aviation Radioman Third Class Barret 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.