The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Cooie Meigs, Jr. (MCSN: 887753), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 11 May 1945. When the enemy launched a sudden attack directed at the area in the immediate vicinity of his position and attempted to penetrate the defense by delivering heavy machine-gun and grenade fire on his position, Private First Class Meigs remained steadfast at his post and, although twice wounded by grenade fragments, hurled grenades and delivered automatic fire into the ranks of the enemy. By his aggressive spirit and courageous actions, he killed and wounded an un-estimated number of hostile troops. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.