(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 Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) John Rudolph Kilbert (ASN: 0-523437), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Chaplain with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action in France, in July and August 1944. Chaplain Kilbert’s presence in the embattled forward positions exploiting the break through at Saint Lo, France, was an inspiration to the men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Kilbert, 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.