The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Edward Frank Gibson (NSN: 0-97025), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the Harbor of Muroran, Hokkaido, on 14 July 1945. While flying as flight leader of twelve carrier based dive bombers he scored a damaging hit on a large cargo ship. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire from shore batteries and ships in the harbor and in spite of clouds which partially obscured the ship, he led his flight so skillfully into the target that extensive damage was inflicted upon the enemy without loss or damage to the attacking planes. His courage, skill and outstanding leadership were at all times inspiring and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.