(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 Joseph W. Roszkowski (ASN: 6844234), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the V Interceptor Command, Far East Air Force, in operations in the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Roszkowski, 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.