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) Nathan E. Dodge, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 6th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 3 February 1943. When an assault rifle company was pinned down by intense enemy rifle and automatic weapons fire and its advance momentarily halted, Lieutenant Dodge, a howitzer platoon leader, moved aggressively forward on foot. Gallantly disregarding his own safety and constantly exposed to enemy fire, he reconnoitered for advantageous positions for his self-propelled mounts and then, personally, led them forward to occupy the selected position. Because of his excellent fire direction, two enemy trucks were destroyed, an ammunition and supply dump blown up and wo machine guns a dual-purpose 37-mm. weapons completely neutralized. Lieutenant Dodge’s fearless aggressiveness under fire was in a large measure responsible for the rapid and successful advance of the assault rifle company. His 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 and the United States Army.