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 Technical Sergeant Paul F. Forney (ASN: 20721711), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the **** Sector, south of ****, Normandy, France, on 30 July 1944. Sergeant Forney led his platoon in a direct assault on a strong enemy position, across terrain affording slight cover from heavy enemy fire. Nearing the objective, Sergeant Forney, although wounded, threw hand grenades at the enemy position. While so engaged he was again wounded, but rallied his men and continued the assault, during the course of which he was killed by enemy action. The intrepid bravery of Sergeant Forney, his inspirational leadership, his tenacity of purpose and zealous devotion to duty, were directly responsible for the success of the platoon in over-running the enemy position, and entitles him to a place of honor in the annals of fighting infantrymen. His 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 and the United States Army.