The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant James Edwin Bridges (NSN: 0-104354), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight which caused the complete destruction of an ammunition ship in Truk Harbor at the cost of his own life. He scored a direct hit or hits on a Japanese ammunition ship which exploded and destroyed his airplane. His courageous action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.