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) Gerald A. Quinn (ASN: 0-517310), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Chaplain with the 104th Infantry Division, in action in Holland, on 26 October 1944. The battalion to which Chaplain Quinn was assigned, while in the process of advancing in the early morning of 26 October 1944, was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire and subjected to severe enemy artillery and mortar fire throughout the day until evening. During this period of time, Chaplain Quinn constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while moving about the field of battle comforting the wounded. In one instance, in order to reach wounded man lying in ditch by main road, it was necessary for the Chaplain to move across an open field that was being raked by automatic fire from the enemy. After reaching the wounded man he returned under the same enemy fire and led litter bearers in the evacuation of the wounded man. The entire trip was exhausting and nerve-wracking but was performed in absolute coolness and determination of purpose. In the same field he administered to the dead while the battle was still raging about him. He showed concern for, and carefully evacuated the enemy dead and wounded as well. His prompt and courageous action aided in the quick evacuation and treatment of wounded men, and reflects great credit to himself and to the military service.