(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 Captain (Medical Corps) Elmer F. Egleston, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.