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 (Field Artillery) Quentin Roosevelt (ASN: 0-24279), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. As Artillery Liaison Officer for an Infantry Battalion, Captain Roosevelt voluntarily pushed forward under heavy enemy machine gun and mortar fire and secured an observation post well in advance of the leading elements of this battalion. He remained at this post and directed well-placed artillery fire upon enemy strongholds, thus enabling the infantry to seize its objective. Captain Roosevelt’s 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, his unit, and the United States Army.