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 (Field Artillery) David B. Andrews (ASN: 0-341620), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. On 14 June 1944 Lieutenant Andrews was serving in the capacity of Field Artillery forward observer in the attack, when after an artillery preparation on the enemy prepared positions, the infantry attack was impeded due to loss of frontline leaders. Lieutenant Andrews perceive the situation, seized the initiative and although not an infantry officer himself, hastily organized and led the forward elements to drive opposing forces from several strong points, before the enemy could recover from the effect of the bombardment.