The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Anthony J. Katauski (AFSN: AO-767266), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy as Pilot of an RF-80 Shooting Star Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against an enemy of the United Nations in Korea, on 6 August 1952. On that date, Captain Katauski flew an unarmed RF-80 photographic reconnaissance aircraft to Pyongyang, North Korea, and initiated a series of photographic runs on the city. Although forced to withdraw because of flight of enemy fighters in the area, Captain Katauski courageously returned to complete his mission, and was attacked without warning by four MiG-15 aircraft. Although his aircraft suffered major damage, Captain Katauski demonstrated superior skill and airmanship in eluding the enemy fighters, and returned safely home with vital intelligence photography which was used to excellent advantage for bomb damage assessment purposes. By his gallantry in the face of the enemy and exemplary devotion to duty, Captain Katauski reflected great credit upon himself, the FIFTH Air Force, and the United States Air Force.