The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Charles Cornelius Bevis, Jr. (NSN: 0-117061), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Division Leader and Pilot in a carrier-based Scout Bombing Airplane against enemy forces in the Northern Philippine Area on 13 November 1944. During the action he scored a direct hit in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, on an enemy destroyer which resulted in its complete destruction. His courage and skill were inspiring and were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.