(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 Jack Victor Allen (ASN: 16683A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26C Invader Attack Bomber of the 8th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea, on or about 30 June 1953. During an attack on railroad facilities in the vicinity of Ch’innanp’o, North Korea, Captain Allen’s bomber was hit and severely damaged by hostile ground fire. After establishing contact with a forward ground controller, the Captain Allen turned south toward Ch’o-do, an island in the Yellow Sea, off the west coast of Korea. Upon reaching the island’s coast, he instructed the crew to bail out due to a spreading fire on the plane. Three crew members successfully parachuted from the aircraft before it crashed into Korea Bay, and all three were rescued from the water and returned to duty. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Allen, 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 Air Force.