(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Bomar Balitsaris (ASN: 0-5354162), United States Army, for gallantry in action on June 5, 1969 while serving with Advisory Team 49, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam in Southeast Asia. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.