(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant John D. Wadkins (ASN: 18044711), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 301st Bombardment Group (Heavy), TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Nor Africa Theater of Operations, on or about 10 January 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant Wadkins, 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 Air Forces.