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 Commander Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Patrol Plane Commander in Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (VPB-118), in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Korea on 4 July 1945. As Plane Commander of a land based bomber, he attacked and destroyed two locomotives, and damaged a lighthouse, a railroad bridge and scored a direct hit in the mouth of a tunnel. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy as Patrol Plane Commander in Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (VPB-118), in the vicinity of Korea on 15 May, 24 June and 26 June 1945. By his vigilance and courage he was important in the acquisition of valuable information concerning hostile enemy forces. By his heroic devotion to duty, sticking to his post in the face of intense enemy fire he contributed to the destruction of enemy freight vessels, and the damaging of five more ships, radar installations and a lighthouse. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.