The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Noah P. Kelley (ASN: 35845283), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 21 January 1945, in Belgium. When the enemy charged with superior numbers of infantry supported by three tanks, and he was not able to get clear reception on his radio. Private First Class Kelley gallantly moved out into an exposed position where the enemy fire was falling in great fury to receive fire messages from the forward observer. By his heroic action, such intense and incessant mortar fire was placed on the enemy that they became completely disorganized and withdrew. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Kelley, 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.