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 (Cavalry) Peter F. Godwin (ASN: 0-1016791), United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Troop A, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 2 March 1945. The advance of Lieutenant Godwin’s platoon was held up by a sudden concentration of small arms fire. Two men were sent ahead to investigate a bridge and determine the source of the enemy fire. Covering this operation, Lieutenant Godwin saw one of the men fall. Moving his armored car forward, he dismounted under fire and moved the wounded man to safety. His heroic action, with disregard for his own safety, reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.