The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Herbert Angus Bonner (NSN: 0-341247), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the vicinity of Tokyo, Honshu Island, Japan, in 1945. Skillfully piloting his carrier-based fighter through intense anti-aircraft fire and strong enemy air opposition, he made a successful bombing attack on a large Aircraft Engine Factory scoring a direct hit on the enemy installation. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.