(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) George Andrew Rehm (ASN: 0-12772), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Deputy G-3 (Operations) with U.S. Army Forces in the Southwest Pacific, in action during the landings at Mindanao, Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Rehm, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.