The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Chief Radioman Leon Edward Perry (NSN: 3161797), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Gunner of a Torpedo Squadron airplane in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942. While participating in a torpedo attack against enemy naval forces, disregarding extreme danger from intense anti-aircraft fire, he assisted in repelling overwhelming fighter forces with vigorous and heroic determination, thereby aiding his squadron in pressing home the attack. His courageous conduct on this occasion was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.