The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Coast Artillery Corps) Earle Metzger Shiley (ASN: 0-21234), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Battery I, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action in the Philippine Islands from 29 December 1941 to 6 May 1942, inclusive. Captain Shiley commanded Battery T, a .50 caliber antiaircraft machine gun battery, of his regiment at Fort Mills, Philippine Islands. During the above period combat conditions were practically continuous and frequently severe. Shelling and bombing, sometimes both simultaneously, covered the area occupied by elements of his battery. Notwithstanding these conditions however, Captain Shiley remained in the open, traveling from one machine gun section to another assisting and encouraging his men in remaining in constant preparation for enemy air attacks. By his gallantry and courageous conduct he maintained a high degree of efficiency in his battery, and through his exceptional heroism set a meritorious example in daring achievement in operations against an enemy of the United States.