(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) George S. Boylan, Jr. (ASN: 0-411924), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of B-24 Heavy Bomber and Commander of a Bombardment Wing of the EIGHTH Air Force on bombing missions over enemy-occupied Europe during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Air Corps) George S. Boylan, Jr. (ASN: 0-411924), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while leading a Combat Wing of B-24 Heavy Bombers of the EIGHTH Air Force on a bombing mission over Germany, 30 December 1943. On approaching the target, the formation encountered intense, accurate anti-aircraft fire. Captain Boylan had the choice of making a short turn and thus avoiding the heavy ground fire, or leading his unit through the barrage and bombing simultaneously with a B-17 Wing. Fully realizing the hazards involved, Captain Boylan, without a moment’s hesitation, led his wing through the veritable wall of fire and made the bombing run, abreast of the B-17 formation. A perfect bombing pattern was achieved and great destruction wrought on an important enemy installation.