(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 Second Lieutenant James Hartford Allston (ASN: AO-2226819), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber of the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing, FAR EAST Air Forces, in aerial operations in Korea on 16 June 1943. On that date, Second Lieutenant Allston piloted a single-seat F-86F Sabrejet fighter-bomber as the number two in a flight of four aircraft on an armed reconnaissance operation over an enemy supply route known as “Green 6.” While searching for targets of opportunity, the number three pilot observed an enemy truck near what appeared to be an inactive enemy airstrip north of Pyongyang. The lead aircraft engaged the truck, followed closely by his wingman, Second Lieutenant Allston. A few seconds later, flight-leader felt a slight shock in the aircraft resulting in a gun-sight failure. After the flight-leader pulled away from the target, Second Lieutenant Allston continued to press his attack on the truck. Reaching the bottom of his run, he Allston failed to pull-up, crashing his Sabrejet into the ground which exploded on impact. None of the other pilots in the area reported witnessing any indication that 2nd Lt Allston had exited the aircraft before it crashed. All attempts to locate 2nd Lt Allston following the incident were unsuccessful. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Allston, 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.