The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Roy G. Watson (ASN: 34593535), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 19 February 1945. During a fierce assault on strongly defended enemy bunkers, Sergeant Watson repeatedly exposed himself to intense fire to inspire and encourage his men. When shells from an enemy mortar caused heavy casualties, ignoring raking machine gun and small arms fire he crawled to within ten yards of the position, threw two grenades, knocked out the gun and forced the surrender of 15 Germans. The supreme courage this intrepid soldier displayed and his determination and loyal devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.