The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to A. Chips (ASN: 11-A), United States Army Dog, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations on ** July 1943. After landing on Beach Blue east of * * *, * * *, at about 0420 the morning of * * * July, 1943, “CHIPS” and his handler advanced about 300 yards inland under a flurry of flares and tracer bullets. After maneuvering through machine gun fire they approached what appeared to be a native grass hut. Suddenly, a hidden enemy machine gun began firing from the hut on troops on the beach. Unhesitantly, “CHIPS” wrenched his leash from his handler’s hand, dashed into the hut, teeth bared, and vigorously attacked the enemy gun crew. After a few seconds, the gun ceased firing, loud yelling could be heard and out of the hut one of the crew came running. “CHIPS” tearing at his neck. The second crewman soon followed, his hands raised high in surrender. American soldiers quickly took charge of the prisoners. “CHIPS” courageous act, single-handedly eliminating a dangerous machine gun nest and causing surrender of its crew, reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service. [So much of Section 1, General Orders Number 79, this headquarters, dated 24 October 1943, as perstains ot he Award of the Silver Star to Chips, 11-A, U.S. Army Dog, Company I, *** Infantry, is revoked – Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders 17, February 3, 1944]