Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Third Lieutenant

Unit:

Philippine Army Air Corps, Far East Air Force, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1941

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in aerial combat against enemy forces on 10 December 1941, in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Gozar engaged one of a greatly superior force of attacking Japanese planes and, when his guns jammed, continued the attack by attempting to ram his opponent. By his display of courage and leadership and after a series of such maneuvered he forced the Japanese plane to flee without further attacks on the airdrome. Third Lieutenant Gozar's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Philippine Army Air Corps, and the United States Army Air Forces."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 48

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)