The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate Thomas Alfred Bennett (NSN: 2386253), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Pacific during the period from 1 November 1944 to 22 November 1944. Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate Bennett 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.