The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General [then Lieutenant Colonel] Macario Peralta, Jr., Philippine Army, for gallantry in action on 3 May 1942, while serving as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 61st Division (Philippine Army), on Panay, Philippine Islands. He demonstrated conspicuous courage and resourcefulness in leading a patrol deep into Japanese-held territory to obtain information concerning the disposition of enemy forces. As a result of data obtained from a prisoner captured in a hand-to-hand skirmish with an enemy foraging detail, General Peralta was later able to prepare plans to effectively meet an attack launched against the division’s position. General Peralta’s courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest traditions of the military service.