The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Marcus Samuel Griffin (ASN: 0-19954), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Germany, from 26 to 30 March 1945. During four days of far-ranging operations, Lieutenant Colonel Griffin led his men in a sustained and highly successful attack east of the Rhine. Breaking out of the Remagen bridge_head, Lieutenant Colonel Griffin swept through all opposition and, although required to change direction of attack several times, continued his drive with undiminished speed until his final objective, Eder See, had been secured. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Griffin, 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.