The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Seaman First Class Norman Eugene Baters (NSN: 2854997), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. During the period from 7 March 1945 to 15 May 1945, Seaman First Class Baters participated in twenty flights in an active combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective and enemy aircraft patrols usually occur. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.