The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] Louis G. Macholl (ASN: 12025274), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 59th Coast Artillery Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 24 April 1942. When an adjacent gun emplacement was hit and set on fire by enemy artillery, Corporal Macholl courageously left the relative safety of his position, crossed an area under fire to the burning emplacement and assisted in reducing the fire and removing the wounded. His promptness and bravery contributed materially toward preventing a serious explosion and further loss of life. Corporal Macholl’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.