The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Jayne Maxey, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Maxey advanced with his first wave and in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire he directed the location of the objective of his battalion. He was cool under fire and a dependable leader; although fatally wounded he gave detailed directions to his second in command as to just what to do and caused himself to be carried to the Post of Command of his regiment to give information to his Regimental Commander that he considered very important, before being evacuated; this under intense shell and machine gun fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Maxey, 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.