(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 Ernest W. Burnside (ASN: 33082604), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of the Air Crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 64th Bombardment Squadron, 43d Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations Rabaul, New Guinea, on or about 21 May 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Burnside, 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.