The Silver Star Citation issued for First Lieutenant John E. Warren, Jr.

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The Silver Star citation issued for First Lieutenant John E. Warren, Jr. The citation is on white paper with black printed type. The top has a color image of the Silver Star with its' red, white, and blue ribbon. In large block print below the image, the text reads [THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]. In smaller type, the text continues, [TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT / THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS JULY 9, 1918 / HAS AWARDED]. Below, in larger type again, [THE SILVER STAR/ ... / FOR / GALENTRY IN ACTION]. In the center of the two lines, lists Warren's name and rank. On the bottom of the citation are the signatures of [Kenneth G. Wickham / MAJOR GENERAL, USA / THE ADJUTANT GENERAL] on the left, and [Stanley R.

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