(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 Staff Sergeant [then Corporal] Earl W. Arne (ASN: 6920452), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the SECOND Air Force, in aerial operations protecting the United States Coastline in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Arne, 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.