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 Charles L. Anceney (NSN: 0-99713), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during operations against the enemy in the forward areas of the Central Pacific between 28 January and 14 February 1945. Lieutenant Anceney completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.