The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Milford J. Burnett (NSN: 326242), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against Japanese-held bases in the vicinity of Nansei Shoto. As a pilot of a carrier-based plane during the period 11 April 1945 to 22 June 1943, he completed twenty flights 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.