(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John J. Toffey (ASN: 0-335348), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1943 and 1944. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John J. Toffey (ASN: 0-335348), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 June 1944 in Italy. 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.