(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Charles Meyer (ASN: 0-396294/4496A), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Meyer, 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Charles Meyer (ASN: 0-396294/4496A), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, while leading his Fighter Squadron on fifty-two fighter sweeps and bomber escort missions over enemy-occupied Europe, during World War II. Major Meyer has maintained the highest type of combat efficiency among the members of his unit and on all occasions, the Squadron, under his inspiring leadership, has performed the duties entrusted to it in a superior manner. During the entire period of his command, the impressive total of twenty-seven aircraft destroyed, two probably destroyed and six damaged has been amassed while losses within the unit have been held to a minimum. The gallantry, untiring effort in training and combat skill displayed by Major Meyer have been a constant inspiration to all serving under him.