(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Richard D. Bauer (ASN: 35254067), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy during World War II.

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 Staff Sergeant Richard D. Bauer (ASN: 35254067), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period on 22 November 1944, during operations in Germany. His gallantry and disregard for personal safety reflects highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.