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 Ernest F. Floege, United States Army, for gallantry in action during the period 5 May to 6 October 1944, as a member of the Office of Strategic Services Detachment, European Theater of Operations. Having been parachuted into enemy-occupied territory, Captain Floege’s outstanding and heroic feats made an immeasurable contribution which materially facilitated the Allied victory in France. Urgently sought and pursued by the enemy for prior resistance activities, Captain Floege’s aggressive accomplishment of the extremely hazardous mission of reorganizing a resistance circuit in an area thoroughly penetrated by enemy forces advanced Allied liberation of that country. Incurring risks to his life of an unusual and extraordinary nature, he organized, armed and directed a large resistance force which effectively immobilized hostile enemy forces. In actual combat with the enemy, Captain Floege continuously displayed fearless and undaunted courage and, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, repeatedly accomplished daring exploits under enemy fire. His personal example of bold heroism, and his dynamic leadership, inspired the complete confidence and support of resistance forces who captured a highly strategic area and successfully held it against all enemy attacks until arrival of Allied Forces. Captain Floege’s brave and heroic actions throughout this perilous mission are in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army, and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.