The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Adam N. Stillo (ASN: 09-13162309), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 October 1944, in Germany. First Lieutenant Stillo was serving as a forward observer for the Cannon Company of an Infantry Regiment during a sustained and heavy enemy counterattack. Although it was impossible to deliver cannon fire on the enemy, Second Lieutenant Stillo remained in the forward areas and assisted the field artillery forward observer in directing accurate shell fire on the enemy. First Lieutenant Stillo exposed himself to direct fire from enemy tanks and small arms fire, and on numerous occasions he dashed through heavy enemy artillery fire in order to be in a position to direct friendly fires. As a result of the bravery and unselfish devotion to duty exhibited by First Lieutenant Stillo, he was instrumental in repulsing the counterattack. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Stillo, 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.