The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Thomas J. Casey (ASN: 0-1043292), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, on 7 February 1945, in France. After one squad had failed to eliminate a strong enemy machine gun position which was holding up his company’s advance, Lieutenant Casey led two of his men forward and by skillful maneuvering gained a vantage point. After killing two of the hostile crew with well-placed hand grenades he charged the machine gun nest and killed the third with carbine fire. Then, the company in moving to its objective by-passed some of the enemy. Later in the morning Lieutenant Casey led a patrol back and in the mopping up operation killed two and captured 11 of the enemy. His gallant action reflects a high standard of military service.