(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Herbert James Eggleston, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 442d Regimental Combat Team (Separate), 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy and Southern France in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Eggleston, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.