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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private John R. Flores, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 88th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in March 1944, in Italy. Private Flores’ outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.