(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 Randall J. Bonnette, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Combat Engineer with the 36th Infantry Division during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Bonnette, 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.