The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Carroll Edwind Brandt (NSN: 2584741), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the mainland of Japan and the Nansei Shoto. As turret gunner in a carrier-based torpedo bomber during the period 19 March 1945 to 22 May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping and ground installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.