(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 Brigadier General John Archer Elmore (ASN: 0-15823), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff of the ELEVENTH U.S. Army Corps, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Elmore, 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.