The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Arthur C. Eagles, Jr. (ASN: 37374657), United States Army, for gallantry in action on ** July 1943, north of *** Sicily. Private First Class Eagles together with two officers and one private moved, on a reconnaissance mission at *** into a strongly defended enemy position and under heavy fire from both mortar and automatic weapons, they accomplished their mission and captured 30 enemy prisoners. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.