(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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John R. Follett (ASN: 0-762304), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving Pilot of a P-38 Lightning Fighter Airplane of the 27th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, on or about 21 November 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Follett, 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.