The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Tom F. H. Andrew (ASN: 0-1322846), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the period 6 August 1944 to 12 August 1944, in France. When a large scale enemy counterattack isolated the battalion to which he was assigned, First Lieutenant Andrew was in command of a road block nearby, which was isolated. For seven days First Lieutenant Andrew valiantly withstood repeated enemy onslaughts, and by his example kept his men from becoming panic-stricken when the supply of water, food, and ammunition became almost exhausted and enemy pressure was continuous. The outstanding courage, leadership, and devotion to duty exhibited by First Lieutenant Andrew reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.