(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 Sergeant William H. Barlow, Jr. (ASN: 15340780), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as an Aircrew Member of a Heavy Bomber of the 815th Bombardment Squadron, 483d Bombardment Group (Heavy), 15th Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on or about 18 July 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Barlow, 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.