(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 Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Frederic Edward Kluth (ASN: 0-760869), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 17th Squadron, 71st Reconnaissance Group, Far East Air Forces, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Kluth, 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.