(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 Staff Sergeant Joseph S. Klasnick (ASN: 13040917), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Bomber in the EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on or about 8 March 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Klasnick, 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.