(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 (Army Air Forces Award) to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Max G. McCrory (ASN: 0-303321), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving in support of the 9th Air Force, in operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McCrory, 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.