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 Henning Linden (ASN: 0-7009), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 15 March 1945, near Reipertswiller, France. On 15 March 1945 when stubborn enemy resistance threatened to delay the advance of one of the regiments in the Hardt Mountains, General Linden was directed by the Division Commander to contact the troop commanders concerned and take such action as might be necessary to make certain the unit advanced to its objective. General Linden unhesitatingly went forward in the face of intense concentrations of enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire to contact regimental, battalion, company and platoon commanders to insure the success of the operation. His presence among the foremost elements of the assault units, his coolness under fire and keen appreciation of tactical requirements accomplished the desired results and the regiment reached its objective on schedule.