The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Gordon R. McFeely (McFeeley) (MCSN: 292648), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Radioman-Gunner in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway, 4 and 5 June 1942. In a determined attack against the invading fleet, Private McFeely, as rear-seat machine gunner, maintained effective fire in the face of overwhelming enemy fighter opposition and fierce anti-aircraft barrage. Although painfully wounded in this action, he succeeded in shooting down one Japanese fighter plane. Forced down at sea, following this attack, Private McFeely remained afloat in his rubber life boat until 6 June, when a rescue was made by a Navy Patrol Plane. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.