(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) Floyd William Rogers (ASN: 0-22494), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an A-24 Dauntless Bomber of the 8th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in missions against Lae, New Guinea, from 7 – 13 April 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Rogers, 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.