The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Electronicsman First Class Agrippino Charles Brigantino (NSN: 6066563), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 12 September to 25 September 1944. Aviation Electronicsman First Class Brigantino completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.