The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Third Class Samuel Earl Bressner (NSN: 8639311), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an aircrewman in a carrier-based torpedo aircraft, in a strike against major units of a task force of the enemy fleet in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands on 25 October 1944. He courageously performed his duties in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, and his skill as an aircrewman contributed materially to the success of the overwhelming attacks against the enemy fleet by this task force. His coolness, skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.