The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Dale Allen Barrows (NSN: 0-315136), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against units of the Japanese Fleet in Kobe Harbor on 19 March 1945. As pilot of a carrier-based dive bomber he pressed home his dive bombing attack on an aircraft and in spite of heavy and intense anti-aircraft fire he made a direct hit causing fire and severe damage. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.