(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant George Formanek, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in action against the enemy during World War II.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade George Formanek, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on 6 June 1942. Participating in persistent bombing and strafing attacks against fleeing enemy forces, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Formanek calmly and courageously pressed home his attack to within perilously short range of his objective, despite tremendous anti-aircraft barrage. His grim fortitude and resolute devotion to the accomplishment of a vastly important mission contributed materially to the victory achieved by our forces and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.