(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Vincent H. Bonner (ASN: 32201991), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on September 8, 1944 in Besancon, France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Vincent H. Bonner (ASN: 32201991), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. As ammunition carrier for a tank destroyer, Corporal Bonner carried 75-mm. shells from an ammunition dump across a ridge exposed to enemy fire. His zeal in continuing to bring up ammunition to his weapons although painfully wounded encouraged his fellow solders in repelling the enemy attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.