(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 Major (Air Corps) William Sugar Bowen (ASN: 0-380214), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Far East Air Forces, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 19 January 1945. 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.