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 Captain (Cavalry) Anthony H. Maidment (ASN: 0-1010740), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. During the attack on a very strongly-held enemy position in Berg, Germany, the Company Commander and the first platoon leader were wounded. Captain Maidment, the battalion S-3, on his own initiative took command of Company D and directed it into position so that the attack was continued. Later the same day the second platoon leader’s tank became seriously damaged. In order that a planned assault by the platoon with combined infantry might be made against the strongly-held position, Captain Maidment mounted the second tank and led the assault. When within 100 yards of the enemy position his tank was hit by an enemy anti-tank rocket and Captain Maidment was killed. Captain Maidment’s initiative, courageous leadership and heroic devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions on the Armed Forces of the United States.