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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Myles B. Cullen (ASN: 32086564), United States Army, for gallantry in action against while serving with the 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France on 2 February 1945. Lieutenant Cullen was commanding the support platoon of his company during an attack on the enemy in Colmar, France. When the two leading platoons became temporarily halted in their advance, due to the intense machine gun fire, Lieutenant Cullen courageously reconnoitered the area to determine enemy dispositions. The report of this reconnaissance enabled his Battalion Commander to commit his units most advantageously. He then returned to the forward elements of his command and directed its fire. Lieutenant Cullen personally silenced an enemy machine gun and it was during this brave act that he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Through the courageous action of Lieutenant Cullen, his company was able to secure its objective. His gallantry reflects great credit on Lieutenant Cullen and the Armed Forces of the United States.