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 Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Vernon E. Waymire (0-2005580), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 54th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Armored Division, in action on 21 April 1945, in Germany. First Lieutenant Waymire’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.