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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Aidan R. Potter, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Chaplain with the 31st Infantry Division, in November 1944. Chaplain Potter volunteered for a dangerous amphibious operation during the landings at Morotai Island in the Pacific Theater of Operations. When an LVT ship came ashore in the face of an enemy concentration of six machine guns, killing or wounding the majority of the occupants, Chaplain Potter, although approximately 75 yards away, with complete disregard for his own safety, left his covered position and ran in an exposed position to the scene f action. Although the enemy still was concentrating their fire on the position, Chaplain Potter, at further risk to his life, went among the wounded and dying, not only assisting in their evacuation, but also instilling in the wounded courage, faith, and the will to live; and comforting the dying in their last moments. Chaplain Potter’s personal bravery, above and beyond the call of duty, was a spiritual aid to all and eased the pain of the unfortunate men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Potter, 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.