The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Millard A. Newman (ASN: 36505165), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 22 January 1945, in *****, Belgium. Corporal Newman, on duty with the aid station of the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the course of removing the harness of a casualty, cut the tape on a fragmentation grenade. The pin had apparently been removed previously for the grenade fused. All of the personnel except Corporal Newman attempted to leave the room. Corporal Newman, in an attempt to protect the three litter cases and other personnel in the room, seized some blankets and attempted to smother the grenade. The grenade exploded before Corporal Newman was able to cover it and he received penetrating wounds of the face and leg. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.