(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Stewart Alexander Stidham, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Stidham, 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Stewart Alexander Stidham, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 November 1944, in Germany. When his company was pinned down by heavy enemy machine gun fire, Technical Sergeant Stidham crawled parallel to the enemy guns to contact the company commander. Receiving orders, he re-crossed this area to deliver an important message to his platoon commander. At the risk of his life he continued to move about despite the heavy enemy fire and supervised the hasty defenses prepared by his men. When the action was over, Technical Sergeant Stidham had not been wounded although five bullet holes were found in his clothing. The courage and devotion to duty exhibited by Technical Sergeant Stidham reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.