The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign James C. Barrett (NSN: 0-103963), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot in Bombing Squadron EIGHT (VB-8), in the Battle of Midway. On 6 June 1942, he participated in the bombing and strafing of fleeing enemy forces. In the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire he courageously, without regard for his own safety, attacked the enemy and obtained a near miss which damaged an enemy ship. He contributed to the victory achieved by our forces and his actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.