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 Corporal Donald Francis Patrick Meagher (ASN: 6587289), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving with the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron, VII Bomber Command, SEVENTH Air Force, in action during the Japanese aerial attack on Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Corporal Meagher dispersed one of the attacking Japanese planes with the front guns of a grounded American airplane. He was killed when his plane was struck by an exploding shell. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Meagher, 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.