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 Devoe B. Miller (ASN: 39707776), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 July 1944, in ****, France. When an enemy soldier threw a hand grenade in the midst of the gun squad of which Private First Class Miller was a member, with heroic self-sacrifice he immediately jumped upon the grenade to protect his comrades. By his daring action the other three men of his squad escaped injury. Private First Class Miller had his foot blown off by the blast. Private First Class Miller’s conspicuous heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.