The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Paul D. Miller (ASN: 39615478), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the period 10 October 1944 to 12 October 1944, in Germany. Corporal Miller was serving with a tank destroyer battalion deployed in defensive positions along the flank of a large infantry force engaged in action against the enemy. The enemy made repeated counterattacks with numbers of tanks in an effort to penetrate our defenses and cut supply and communication lines to the rear of the assault troops. Corporal Miller displayed attributes of superior soldiership, conspicuous courage, and daring initiative, and made a material contribution to the destruction of several enemy tanks and the breaking up of several vigorous hostile counterattacks. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Miller, 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.