The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Millard W. Nobles (ASN: 0-447175), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 307th Airborne Medical Company, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 – 9 June 1944, in Normandy, France. Captain Nobles’ glider landed several miles from the landing zone near a strong enemy position and was immediately attacked by small arms and mortar fire. Acting coolly and displaying great courage, Captain Nobles assembled the six men with him and led them to a place of safety in a ditch where they were captured. When an infuriated German began firing at one American soldier who was slow in leaving the ditch, Captain Nobles lowered his hands and advanced on the German soldier, and fully realizing the great personal risk ordered him to cease firing. Without waiting for a reply, he turned his back, walked to the American soldier, and assisted him from the ditch. The conduct of this officer under the most hazardous conditions reflects credit on the Medical Department and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.