(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 Sergeant Lloyd D. Whipp (ASN: 19050662), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as an Aerial Gunner of a Bomber in the FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. Sergeant Whipp’s expert aim and coolness under fire materially aided in his plane’s safe return to its base. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Whipp, 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 Air Forces.