The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Elmer D. Erickson (ASN: 0-392175), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action near Salamaua, New Guinea, on 27 August 1943.