The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur W. Bollard (ASN: 0-21854), United States Army, for gallantry in action while commanding the 3d Battalion, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, and vicinity, from 9 to 12 January 1945. Following its successful landing, his battalion was given the mission of proceeding inland and securing the high ground known as Hill 318, beyond the Bued River and east of Binday, Luzon. Consistently disregarding his safety, he led his battalion inland, frequently exposing himself to hostile fire in order to direct fire power each time resistance was encountered by his unit. During the attack against Hill 318, his battalion came under intense fire from rifles, machine guns and mortars manned by enemy troops, which temporarily pinned the unit down. Colonel Bollard led one company of the battalion in a wide enveloping movement along an adjoining ridge when the company encountered withering hostile fire and suffered many casualties. Again setting the pattern for his men, Colonel Bollard, from an advanced position, directed mortar fire against the enemy positions, and while thus exposed was mortally wounded. The heroism, outstanding leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice displayed by Colonel Bollard were a source of great inspiration to his troops and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.