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 (Field Artillery) Paul R. Weed (ASN: 0-358238), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 118th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the period from 4 October 1944 to 10 October 1944, in Germany. Captain Weed was serving with a combat team engaged in an attack on the Siegfried Line. During this entire operation, Captain Weed continually risked his life to direct effective artillery fire on the enemy positions. At one time he established his observation post in a position which was known to be under fire by the enemy, and on several occasions he established his posts in dangerous positions close to enemy lines and in areas consistently subjected to hostile small arms fire. The conspicuous courage and outstanding devotion to duty exhibited by Captain Weed were largely responsible for the success of an important tactical operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Weed, 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.