(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 Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Carroll (ASN: 32401913), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Medium Bomber in the 405th Bombardment Squadron, 38th Bombardment Group (Medium), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Carroll, 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.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States Army Air ForcesDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
April 25, 1944
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 125 (March 8, 1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Joseph A. Carroll (ASN: 32401913), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Medium Bomber in the 405th Bombardment Squadron, 38th Bombardment Group (Medium), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 25 April 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Carroll, 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.