(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John L. Barley (ASN: 0-431839), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the V Fighter Command, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations over Port Moresby, New Guinea, on 3 May 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.