(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 Captain (Chaplain’s Corps), [then First Lieutenant] William Clifton Taggart (ASN: 0-419644), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a chaplain with 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in operations between Djockjakarta and Djilatjap, Java on 27 February 1942. While troops were being evacuated from Djockjakarta, Chaplain Taggart rendered valuable service in keeping together a seventy-five vehicle convoy traveling at night over unknown roads under strict blackout conditions. His efforts kept the convoy from becoming separated or lost and falling into enemy hands. A few days later, while en route to Australia from Java, Chaplain Taggart assisted in driving off an enemy reconnaissance plane which attempted to strafe the ship. Instead of taking cover, he supplied ammunition to the men operating the machine guns. Later he helped to care for sailors wounded in the Battle of Macassar Straits. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Taggart, 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.