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 (Field Artillery) Bernard William McQuade (ASN: 0-18771), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 58th Field Artillery Battalion (Armored) (Separate), attached to the 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Tunisia, North Africa, in 1943. Lieutenant Colonel McQuade’s battalion was subjected to heavy and accurate enemy artillery fire. He went about the area seeing that his men had the maximum protection and safety. He continuously disregarded his own welfare by personally encouraging and leading his men during this fire, and his actions served as an example for his command. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McQuade, 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.