(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 Albert F. Dallaire (ASN: 32176527), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber in the 379th Bombardment Squadron, 310th Bombardment Group (Medium), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, on 27 August 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Dallaire, 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.