The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Armor) George W. Gomoll (ASN: 0-5254547), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 16 December 1968, while serving as Aircraft Commander with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Lieutenant Gomoll had the mission of screening for enemy movement in support of an Aero Rifle Platoon which was making a B-52 bomb damage assessment when the platoon suddenly came under heavy enemy fire from a well-fortified enemy position and the platoon sergeant was severely wounded by a burst of automatic weapons fire. Lieutenant Gomoll unhesitatingly volunteered to evacuate the platoon sergeant. Disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire he skillfully maneuvered his helicopter into an unsecured landing zone to load and evacuate the wounded man. Lieutenant Gomoll’s quick reaction and speedy evacuation are credited with saving the life of the platoon sergeant. After completing the evacuation Lieutenant Gomoll volunteered to deliver re-supply ammunition to the beleaguered platoon. Despite the small landing zone and highly-accurate enemy fire, he was able to complete his mission in an outstanding fashion. First Lieutenant Gomoll’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Armor) George W. Gomoll (ASN: 0-5254547), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 1 December 1968 while serving with the Air Cavalry Troop of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date in the vicinity of Bien Hoa, Lieutenant Gomoll was engaged in an assault upon an enemy force of unknown size. During the course of the fierce action, Lieutenant Gomoll, although exposed to intense automatic weapons fire, relayed a steady flow of information concerning the enemy’s location and strength to his commander. At one time during the engagement he was called upon to land and evacuate a number of casualties. Courageously, he maneuvered his aircraft through the enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, landed on the edge of a bomb crater, placed the wounded on boar and removed them to a medical treatment facility. First Lieutenant Gomoll’s unwavering devotion to duty and disregard of personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Armor) George W. Gomoll (ASN: 0-5254547), United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty on 18 March 1969, while serving as a pilot with the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date while Lieutenant Gomoll was flying his helicopter over an enemy bunker complex to allow his crew chief to fire grenades on the hostile positions, the aircraft suddenly began receiving intense automatic weapons fire. Seeing that his crew chief was wounded and the helicopter was heavily damaged, he quickly maneuvered the crippled aircraft out of range of the enemy guns and informed the troop commander of the exact location of the enemy entrenchments. In spite of the fact that the helicopter was in danger of crashing at any moment, he chose to fly it to the nearest evacuation hospital so that his crew chief could receive prompt medical attention. Although his vision was hampered by chemical irritants released in the aircraft when several grenades were hit by enemy fire, Lieutenant Gomoll managed to safely land the aircraft at the hospital. His gallant actions saved a helicopter from destruction and enabled his wounded comrade to be given necessary medical assistance. First Lieutenant Gomoll’s courage and calmness in the face of danger and concern for the life of his fellow soldier were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.