The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Gilbert L. Braun, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in a series of meritorious acts in the Pacific Area from 4 February 1945 to 18 July 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Braun completed twenty flights 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.