(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 William F. Pearce (ASN: 0-2009185), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action over Southeast Asia, on 7 January 1968. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Pearce has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.