(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Roy E. Niemann, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Intelligence Officer with the 35th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 6 October 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Niemann, 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.