The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert A. Malone (ASN: 34570343), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 3 April 1945. Sergeant Malone, Assistant Squad Leader of a machine gun squad, was placing a security outpost. When the squad was fired upon Sergeant Malone quickly reorganized his men and returned fire, driving the enemy back. When the squad was ordered to a cellar for protection from an expected artillery barrage he remained on guard outside. While thus occupied Sergeant Malone was wounded. Ignoring his wound, he organized his men for a defense and remained on guard throughout the night. His courage and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.