(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 Sergeant Lester Frederick Paterson (ASN: 11081912), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Bomber in the FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, on or about 29 May 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Paterson, 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.