The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Elbert Hartwell English, Jr. (NSN: 0-95867), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 16 February 1945, in operations against the enemy in the Tokyo Bay Area. Diving through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, he pressed home a damaging strafing attack upon a major enemy airfield. During this same flight, he engaged in aerial combat and shot down an enemy fighter plane. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.