(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 Captain (Air Corps) Ross H. Buk (ASN: 0-731741), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Bombardier of a B-26 Marauder Bomber with the 322d Bombardment Group (Medium), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.