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 Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel Archibald Carmichael, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Bombing Fighting Squadron TWELVE (VBF-12), attached to the U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Tokyo, Japan, on 17 February 1945. Leading his division as escort for a dive and torpedo bomber attack against an important hostile industrial plant, Lieutenant Carmichael fired his rockets into the target area and contributed materially to the defense of our bombers by shooting down in flames an intercepting fighter. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel Archibald Carmichael, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Bombing Fighting Squadron TWELVE (VBF-12), attached to the U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Japanese Empire and adjacent island Areas, from 16 February to 12 May 1945. Participating in twenty missions during this period, Lieutenant Carmichael contributed materially to the success of his squadron and to the infliction of extensive damage on enemy installations. His gallant devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel Archibald Carmichael, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), attached to the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Yap and in the Palau and Bonin Islands Areas from 27 July to 8 September 1944. Completing his sixtieth mission during this period, Lieutenant Carmichael executed bombing and strafing attacks against hostile installations and airborne planes, inflicting damage on enemy shipping, airfields and other defenses in support of our invasion forces. His skill and courageous devotion to duty in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire and aerial opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel Archibald Carmichael, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), attached to the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Ponape, Guam and Chichi Jima from 1 May to 15 June 1944. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, Lieutenant Carmichael executed bombing and strafing attacks against hostile installations and airborne planes, inflicting damage on enemy shipping, airfields and other defenses in support of our invasion forces. His skill and courageous devotion to duty in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire and aerial opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel Archibald Carmichael, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.