(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Lloyd C. Welken, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against a hostile armed forces in action over Southeast Asia on 19 December 1971. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by First Lieutenant Welken reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.