(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 Major Howard R. Ebersole (AFSN: 24476A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with as Pilot of P-51 and F-86 Fighter Airplanes of the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Ebersole, 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 Air Force.