The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Ensign Gus G. Bebas (NSN: 0-80826), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot on Bombing Squadron EIGHT (VB-8) in the Battle of Midway. On 6 June 1942, he participated in the bombing and strafing of fleeing enemy forces. In the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire he courageously, without regard for his own safety, attacked the enemy and obtained a near miss which damaged an enemy ship. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.