(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 Flight Officer Joseph W. Kane (ASN: T-329), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Bomber of the 365th Bombardment Squadron, 305th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations over Keil, in the European Theater of Operations, on July 29, 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Flight Officer Kane, 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.