The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Air Corps) George Edward Glober (ASN: 0-23377), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 31st Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (H), THIRTEENTH Air Force, in action against enemy Japanese aerial forces during a Photo Reconnaissance Mission on 31 July 1942, over Wake Island. On that date, Major Glober that flew 1,300 miles to Wake Island to perform a photo reconnaissance, despite the fact that two previous attempts had been tried and the crews never returned. Major Glober successfully reconnoitered and photographed enemy positions and returned safely to his base. He was attacked by six enemy fighter aircraft and succeeded in shooting down three of them and damaging others. Major Glober’s skillful action in emerging from the flight without damage to his airplane or injury to its personnel was commendable. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Major Glober on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.