(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 Captain (Air Corps) Lewis Alvis Cleveland (ASN: 0-667946), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations over New Guinea, on or about 2 October 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Cleveland, 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.