The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Gene Raymond Gollahon (NSN: 0-647574), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 13 August 1965, while serving with Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VF-111), embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), during a low-level reconnaissance and strike mission near Nam Dinh, North Vietnam. Despite heavy enemy fire, a low cloud cover, poor visibility and rough terrain, Lieutenant Gollahon carried out his mission contributing greatly to the success of his squadron. Sustaining major damage to his aircraft from enemy ground fire, he displayed extraordinary airmanship in maneuvering his craft toward the nearby coast and potential safety. His aircraft was last observed to sustain several explosions and enter uncontrolled flight. Lieutenant Gollahon’s courage, determination and inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.