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 Technician Fifth Grade Bedford C. Miller (ASN: 36726472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 27 February 1945, near Lichtenberg, France. While standing guard on the Main Line of Resistance, Corporal Miller heard a terrific explosion to his direct front, followed by a cry for help. Knowing that a Ranger Patrol was operating in that sector and also that the sector was heavily wired and booby trapped, Corporal Miller courageously worked his way through the entanglements to the side of the wounded man, administered first aid and was carrying him to the rear when he tripped a booby trap wire and was severely wounded himself. Despite his wounds he continued to carry the other man to a point where medical aid men took over. Both men were soon evacuated and on the way to the hospital Corporal Miller died of his wounds. His gallantry and disregard for his own safety resulted in saving the life of another man.