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 Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Douglas Oliver Bray, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 22 October 1944 to 25 October 1944. Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Bray 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.