The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Kirkham Amos, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), In action at Negros, Philippine Islands in April and June 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Amos commanded a battalion of Infantry over treacherous terrain and with adverse weather conditions, so ably led that at least two strongly, fortified, and defended regimental objectives were captured. On frequent occasions, Lieutenant Colonel Amos displayed daring initiative when he was forced to make decisions independent of regimental command. With complete disregard for his own safety and to better serve and command his assaulting troops, he stayed continually at a far advanced command post which was under constant enemy observation and within range of a well-armed hostile force. His personal solution of practically insurmountable communication and supply problems, and gallant performance, inspired the wary men of his command. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Amos, 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.