The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Ensign George E. Edwards, Jr. (NSN: 0-173680), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while piloting a Torpedo Bomber in an attack on an enemy submarine during World War II. Ensign Edwards pressed home his attack in spite of a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire. On his last attack he was hit by an explosive shell, causing his plane to explode in mid-air and crash ahead of the U-boat. His courage in attacking single-handedly a heavily-armed submarine was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.