(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 Brigadier General Hugh John Casey (ASN: 0-9298), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief Engineer, South West Pacific, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Casey, 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.