The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Robert L. Weiss (ASN: 0-516679), United States Army, for gallantry in action from 5 August 1944 to 12 August 1944, while serving with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in France. Second Lieutenant Weiss’ great heroism and tireless energy were materially responsible for trapped units of an infantry regiment being able to hold out against overwhelming odds. He fearlessly exposed himself, in moving from one observation post to another, often deliberately drawing enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms fire so that he could better the effect of artillery fire on the enemy. Second Lieutenant Weiss’ gallantry aided greatly in turning back several counterattacks. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Weiss, 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.