(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 (Infantry) John William Gaddis, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Executive Officer, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Gaddis, 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.