The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Alwyn D. Conger (ASN: 0-887446), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 113th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 21 February 1945, in Germany. Lieutenant Conger remained at his observation post despite constant enemy shelling in an effort to locate enemy artillery positions. The information he relayed to his own unit enabled them to neutralize the enemy positions. His staunch courage and disregard for his safety reflect great upon himself and the Armed Forces.