(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 Technical Sergeant Walter F. Wheeling (ASN: 6564336), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 2d Observation Squadron, 27th Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant Wheeling, 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.