(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) John William Ferris, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 89th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Ferris, 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.

(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) John William Ferris, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 89th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Ferris, 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.