(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Victor Leroy Johnson, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon , Philippine Islands , in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Johnson, 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.