The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Peyton H. Burkhart, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Field Artillery Battalion of the 34th Infantry Division in Tunisia, North Africa. While acting as Forward Observer for his battery, Lieutenant Burkhart proceeded to a point in front of our own infantry elements in order to get observation denied us from other positions. In spite of fire from snipers and machine guns, he coolly adjusted the fire of the battalion on targets of opportunity. Second Lieutenant Burkhart’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.