The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) James I. Reid, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 995th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against the enemy on April 24, 1945. Captain Reid’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.