(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Meredith W. Henry (ASN: 0-79688), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in the 396 Fighter Group, 368 Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on or about 21 February 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Henry, 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.