(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 Colonel (Cavalry) John Larimer Inskeep, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Chief of Staff of the 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the North Africa Theater of Operations, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Inskeep, 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.