(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Milo Pitcher Fox, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Fox, 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.