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(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 Sergeant Ralph Sam (ASN: 19013232), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Gunner of an A-24 Dauntless Dive Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Sam, 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    August 4, 1942
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 181 (September 8, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Ralph Sam (ASN: 19013232), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Gunner of an A-24 Dauntless Dive Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 4 August 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Sam, 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.