(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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Alan John Patrick Madden, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Chaplain with the 28th Infantry Division, in action in France, in 1944. While helping to care for 100 wounded men at Achen, France, Chaplain Madden was captured by German forces and held as a Prisoner of War. He interceded for the 50 wounded men of a hospital train and won them safe conduct back into American positions, although a captive himself. He escaped himself, a few days later. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Madden, 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.