The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Warne Parker (ASN: 0-1303534), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 and 7 October 1944, in Germany. Frist Lieutenant Parker commanded a company which neutralized eleven enemy pillboxes in the Siegfried Line during one day’s fighting. The following morning, the enemy launched a vigorous counterattack which threatened to recapture the ground which they had lost the previous day. With comparatively few troops at his disposal, First Lieutenant Parker utilized them very skillfully. At the risk of his life he exposed himself in order to direct supporting artillery and mortar fire at the attacking enemy. As a direct result of his courage, outstanding leadership, and heroic daring, three hostile tanks were destroyed and the counterattack was repulsed with heavy casualties inflicted on the ranks of the enemy. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Parker, 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.