The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Willard R. Madison (ASN: 19005255), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 28th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in action over St. George’s Channel, near Rabaul, New Britain, on 8 December 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Madison, 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.

(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 Sergeant Willard R. Madison (ASN: 19005255), 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 28th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Madison, 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.