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) Earle C. Bowers (ASN: 0-1301773), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division on 15 August 1944, in France. Lieutenant Bowers was assigned to duty with an infantry force engaged in extremely bitter fighting with the enemy. The enemy was desperately trying to break through our lines and divide our forces. A violent concentration of enemy mortar and artillery fire fell in the area, causing some of our troops to break in disorder and threaten to withdraw in confusion. Sensing at once the implications of the situation, Lieutenant Bowers ran to the endangered area and by his exemplary leadership, stopped their withdrawal and led them back to their positions, thereby alleviating a serious threat to the operations. The personal courage, and heroic leadership exhibited by Lieutenant Bowers reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.