(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) George Chambers Hozier (ASN: 0-24662), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 750th Bombardment Squadron, 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations on 28 May 1944. Major Hozier led his squadron in an important bombing mission over Berlin, Germany. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Hozier, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.




